How severe is CVE-2009-0138?

CVE-2009-0138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0138?

CVE-2009-0138 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0138?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-0138 published?

CVE-2009-0138 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0138

CVE-2009-0138 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2009-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

servermgrd (Server Manager) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 does not properly validate authentication credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify the system configuration.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0138?: servermgrd (Server Manager) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 does not properly validate authentication credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify the system configuration.
How severe is CVE-2009-0138?: CVE-2009-0138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0138?: CVE-2009-0138 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0138 published?: CVE-2009-0138 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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