How severe is CVE-2009-0169?

CVE-2009-0169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-0169 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0169?

CVE-2009-0169 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0169?

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-2009-0169 published?

CVE-2009-0169 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0169

CVE-2009-0169 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Java System Access Manager
Published: 2009-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun Java System Access Manager 7.1 allows remote authenticated sub-realm administrators to gain privileges, as demonstrated by creating the amadmin account in the sub-realm, and then logging in as amadmin in the root realm.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0169?: Sun Java System Access Manager 7.1 allows remote authenticated sub-realm administrators to gain privileges, as demonstrated by creating the amadmin account in the sub-realm, and then logging in as amadmin in the root realm.
How severe is CVE-2009-0169?: CVE-2009-0169 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-0169 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0169?: CVE-2009-0169 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0169?: 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-2009-0169 published?: CVE-2009-0169 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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