How severe is CVE-2009-0486?

CVE-2009-0486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-0486 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0486?

CVE-2009-0486 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0486?

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-2009-0486 published?

CVE-2009-0486 was published on 2009-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0486

CVE-2009-0486 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Bugzilla with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Mozilla Bugzilla
Published: 2009-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Bugzilla 3.2.1, 3.0.7, and 3.3.2, when running under mod_perl, calls the srand function at startup time, which causes Apache children to have the same seed and produce insufficiently random numbers for random tokens, which allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanisms and conduct unauthorized activities as other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0486?: Bugzilla 3.2.1, 3.0.7, and 3.3.2, when running under mod_perl, calls the srand function at startup time, which causes Apache children to have the same seed and produce insufficiently random numbers for random tokens, which allows remote attackers to bypass cross-site request forgery (CSRF) protection mechanisms and conduct unauthorized activities as other users.
How severe is CVE-2009-0486?: CVE-2009-0486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-0486 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0486?: CVE-2009-0486 primarily affects Mozilla Bugzilla. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0486?: 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-2009-0486 published?: CVE-2009-0486 was published on 2009-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:bugzilla:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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