How severe is CVE-2009-1056?

CVE-2009-1056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1056 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1056?

CVE-2009-1056 affects Ibm Rational Appscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1056?

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

When was CVE-2009-1056 published?

CVE-2009-1056 was published on 2009-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1056

CVE-2009-1056 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Appscan with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Rational Appscan
Published: 2009-03-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Rational AppScan Enterprise before 5.5 FP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary exported reports by "forcefully browsing."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1056?: IBM Rational AppScan Enterprise before 5.5 FP1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary exported reports by "forcefully browsing."
How severe is CVE-2009-1056?: CVE-2009-1056 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1056 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1056?: CVE-2009-1056 affects Ibm Rational Appscan. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1056?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1056 published?: CVE-2009-1056 was published on 2009-03-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_appscan:*:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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