How severe is CVE-2009-0588?

CVE-2009-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-0588 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0588?

CVE-2009-0588 primarily affects Redhat Certificate System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0588?

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

When was CVE-2009-0588 published?

CVE-2009-0588 was published on 2009-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0588

CVE-2009-0588 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Certificate System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Redhat Certificate System
Published: 2009-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

agent/request/op.cgi in the Registration Authority (RA) component in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) 7.3 and Dogtag Certificate System allows remote authenticated users to approve certificate requests queued for arbitrary agent groups via a modified request ID field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0588?: agent/request/op.cgi in the Registration Authority (RA) component in Red Hat Certificate System (RHCS) 7.3 and Dogtag Certificate System allows remote authenticated users to approve certificate requests queued for arbitrary agent groups via a modified request ID field.
How severe is CVE-2009-0588?: CVE-2009-0588 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-0588 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0588?: CVE-2009-0588 primarily affects Redhat Certificate System. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0588?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0588 published?: CVE-2009-0588 was published on 2009-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:certificate_system:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:dogtag_certificate_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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