How severe is CVE-2009-0489?

CVE-2009-0489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-0489 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0489?

CVE-2009-0489 primarily affects David Paleino Wicd. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0489?

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

When was CVE-2009-0489 published?

CVE-2009-0489 was published on 2009-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0489

CVE-2009-0489 is a low-severity vulnerability in David Paleino Wicd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: David Paleino Wicd
Published: 2009-02-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The DBus configuration file for Wicd before 1.5.9 allows arbitrary users to own org.wicd.daemon, which allows local users to receive messages that were intended for the Wicd daemon, possibly including credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0489?: The DBus configuration file for Wicd before 1.5.9 allows arbitrary users to own org.wicd.daemon, which allows local users to receive messages that were intended for the Wicd daemon, possibly including credentials.
How severe is CVE-2009-0489?: CVE-2009-0489 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-0489 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0489?: CVE-2009-0489 primarily affects David Paleino Wicd. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0489?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0489 published?: CVE-2009-0489 was published on 2009-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:david_paleino:wicd:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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