How severe is CVE-2009-0170?

CVE-2009-0170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0170 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0170?

CVE-2009-0170 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0170?

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

When was CVE-2009-0170 published?

CVE-2009-0170 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0170

CVE-2009-0170 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Sun Java System Access Manager
Published: 2009-01-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun Java System Access Manager 6.3 2005Q1, 7 2005Q4, and 7.1 allows remote authenticated users with console privileges to discover passwords, and obtain unspecified other "access to resources," by visiting the Configuration Items component in the console.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0170?: Sun Java System Access Manager 6.3 2005Q1, 7 2005Q4, and 7.1 allows remote authenticated users with console privileges to discover passwords, and obtain unspecified other "access to resources," by visiting the Configuration Items component in the console.
How severe is CVE-2009-0170?: CVE-2009-0170 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0170 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0170?: CVE-2009-0170 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0170?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0170 published?: CVE-2009-0170 was published on 2009-01-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.0_2005q4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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