How severe is CVE-2009-0507?

CVE-2009-0507 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0507 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0507?

CVE-2009-0507 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Process Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0507?

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

When was CVE-2009-0507 published?

CVE-2009-0507 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0507

CVE-2009-0507 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Process Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Process Server
Published: 2009-02-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Process Server (WPS) 6.1.2 before 6.1.2.3 and 6.2 before 6.2.0.1 does not properly restrict configuration data during an export of the cluster configuration file from the administrative console, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the (1) JMSAPI, (2) ESCALATION, and (3) MAILSESSION (aka mail session) cleartext passwords via vectors involving access to a cluster member.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0507?: IBM WebSphere Process Server (WPS) 6.1.2 before 6.1.2.3 and 6.2 before 6.2.0.1 does not properly restrict configuration data during an export of the cluster configuration file from the administrative console, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain the (1) JMSAPI, (2) ESCALATION, and (3) MAILSESSION (aka mail session) cleartext passwords via vectors involving access to a cluster member.
How severe is CVE-2009-0507?: CVE-2009-0507 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0507 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0507?: CVE-2009-0507 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Process Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0507?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0507 published?: CVE-2009-0507 was published on 2009-02-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_process_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_process_server:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_process_server:6.1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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