How severe is CVE-2009-0504?

CVE-2009-0504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-0504 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0504?

CVE-2009-0504 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0504?

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

When was CVE-2009-0504 published?

CVE-2009-0504 was published on 2009-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0504

CVE-2009-0504 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2009-02-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

WSPolicy in the Web Services component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0.x before 7.0.0.1 does not properly recognize the IDAssertion.isUsed binding property, which allows local users to discover a password by reading a SOAP message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0504?: WSPolicy in the Web Services component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0.x before 7.0.0.1 does not properly recognize the IDAssertion.isUsed binding property, which allows local users to discover a password by reading a SOAP message.
How severe is CVE-2009-0504?: CVE-2009-0504 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-0504 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0504?: CVE-2009-0504 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0504?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0504 published?: CVE-2009-0504 was published on 2009-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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