How severe is CVE-2009-0143?

CVE-2009-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0143?

CVE-2009-0143 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0143?

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

When was CVE-2009-0143 published?

CVE-2009-0143 was published on 2009-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0143

CVE-2009-0143 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2009-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple iTunes before 8.1 does not properly inform the user about the origin of an authentication request, which makes it easier for remote podcast servers to trick a user into providing a username and password when subscribing to a crafted podcast.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0143?: Apple iTunes before 8.1 does not properly inform the user about the origin of an authentication request, which makes it easier for remote podcast servers to trick a user into providing a username and password when subscribing to a crafted podcast.
How severe is CVE-2009-0143?: CVE-2009-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0143?: CVE-2009-0143 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0143?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0143 published?: CVE-2009-0143 was published on 2009-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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