How severe is CVE-2009-0439?

CVE-2009-0439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0439 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0439?

CVE-2009-0439 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0439?

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

When was CVE-2009-0439 published?

CVE-2009-0439 was published on 2009-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0439

CVE-2009-0439 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2009-02-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the queue manager in IBM WebSphere MQ (WMQ) 5.3, 6.0 before 6.0.2.6, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.2 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to the (1) setmqaut, (2) dmpmqaut, and (3) dspmqaut authorization commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0439?: Unspecified vulnerability in the queue manager in IBM WebSphere MQ (WMQ) 5.3, 6.0 before 6.0.2.6, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.2 allows local users to gain privileges via vectors related to the (1) setmqaut, (2) dmpmqaut, and (3) dspmqaut authorization commands.
How severe is CVE-2009-0439?: CVE-2009-0439 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0439 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0439?: CVE-2009-0439 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0439?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-0439 published?: CVE-2009-0439 was published on 2009-02-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:5.3:-:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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