How severe is CVE-2009-0503?

CVE-2009-0503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-0503 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-2009-0503?

CVE-2009-0503 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0503?

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

When was CVE-2009-0503 published?

CVE-2009-0503 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0503

CVE-2009-0503 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Message Broker 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-255.

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-255
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Message Broker
Published: 2009-02-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1.x before 6.1.0.2 writes a database connection password to the Event Log and System Log during exception handling for a JDBC error, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these logs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0503?: IBM WebSphere Message Broker 6.1.x before 6.1.0.2 writes a database connection password to the Event Log and System Log during exception handling for a JDBC error, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these logs.
How severe is CVE-2009-0503?: CVE-2009-0503 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-0503 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-2009-0503?: CVE-2009-0503 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Message Broker. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0503?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0503 published?: CVE-2009-0503 was published on 2009-02-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_message_broker:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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