How severe is CVE-2009-0054?

CVE-2009-0054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0054 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0054?

CVE-2009-0054 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0054?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-0054 published?

CVE-2009-0054 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0054

CVE-2009-0054 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance
Published: 2009-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PXE Encryption in Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1.1, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7 before 6.2.7.7, 6.3 before 6.3.0.4, and 6.5 before 6.5.0.2; and Cisco IronPort PostX 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.3; allows remote attackers to capture credentials by tricking a user into reading a modified or crafted e-mail message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0054?: PXE Encryption in Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance 6.2.4 before 6.2.4.1.1, 6.2.5, 6.2.6, 6.2.7 before 6.2.7.7, 6.3 before 6.3.0.4, and 6.5 before 6.5.0.2; and Cisco IronPort PostX 6.2.1 before 6.2.1.1 and 6.2.2 before 6.2.2.3; allows remote attackers to capture credentials by tricking a user into reading a modified or crafted e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-2009-0054?: CVE-2009-0054 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0054 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0054?: CVE-2009-0054 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0054?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0054 published?: CVE-2009-0054 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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