How severe is CVE-2009-0905?

CVE-2009-0905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-0905 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-0905?

CVE-2009-0905 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0905?

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

When was CVE-2009-0905 published?

CVE-2009-0905 was published on 2011-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-0905

CVE-2009-0905 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Mq with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Mq
Published: 2011-10-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 before 6.0.2.8 and 7.0 before 7.0.1.0 does not properly handle long group names, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging combinations of group names with the same initial substring.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0905?: IBM WebSphere MQ 6.0 before 6.0.2.8 and 7.0 before 7.0.1.0 does not properly handle long group names, which might allow local users to gain privileges by leveraging combinations of group names with the same initial substring.
How severe is CVE-2009-0905?: CVE-2009-0905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-0905 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-0905?: CVE-2009-0905 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Mq. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0905?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-0905 published?: CVE-2009-0905 was published on 2011-10-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:6.0.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_mq:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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