How severe is CVE-2009-1075?

CVE-2009-1075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1075 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1075?

CVE-2009-1075 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1075?

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

When was CVE-2009-1075 published?

CVE-2009-1075 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1075

CVE-2009-1075 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Sun Java System Identity Manager
Published: 2009-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 responds differently to failed use of the Forgot Password feature depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1075?: Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 responds differently to failed use of the Forgot Password feature depending on whether the user account exists, which allows remote attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
How severe is CVE-2009-1075?: CVE-2009-1075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1075 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1075?: CVE-2009-1075 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1075?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1075 published?: CVE-2009-1075 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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