How severe is CVE-2009-1055?

CVE-2009-1055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1055 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1055?

CVE-2009-1055 primarily affects Sitecore Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1055?

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

When was CVE-2009-1055 published?

CVE-2009-1055 was published on 2009-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1055

CVE-2009-1055 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sitecore Cms 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sitecore Cms
Published: 2009-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the web service in Sitecore CMS 5.3.1 rev. 071114 allows remote authenticated users to gain access to security databases, and obtain administrative and user credentials, via unknown vectors related to SOAP and XML requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1055?: Unspecified vulnerability in the web service in Sitecore CMS 5.3.1 rev. 071114 allows remote authenticated users to gain access to security databases, and obtain administrative and user credentials, via unknown vectors related to SOAP and XML requests.
How severe is CVE-2009-1055?: CVE-2009-1055 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1055 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1055?: CVE-2009-1055 primarily affects Sitecore Cms. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1055?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1055 published?: CVE-2009-1055 was published on 2009-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:cms:5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sitecore:cms:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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