How severe is CVE-2009-1077?

CVE-2009-1077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1077 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1077?

CVE-2009-1077 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-2009-1077?

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

When was CVE-2009-1077 published?

CVE-2009-1077 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1077

CVE-2009-1077 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Java System Identity Manager
Published: 2009-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Change My Password implementation in the admin interface in Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 does not enforce the RequiresChallenge property setting, which allows remote authenticated users to change the passwords of other users, as demonstrated by changing the administrator's password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1077?: The Change My Password implementation in the admin interface in Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 does not enforce the RequiresChallenge property setting, which allows remote authenticated users to change the passwords of other users, as demonstrated by changing the administrator's password.
How severe is CVE-2009-1077?: CVE-2009-1077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1077 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1077?: CVE-2009-1077 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-2009-1077?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1077 published?: CVE-2009-1077 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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