How severe is CVE-2009-1079?

CVE-2009-1079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1079 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1079?

CVE-2009-1079 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-2009-1079?

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

When was CVE-2009-1079 published?

CVE-2009-1079 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1079

CVE-2009-1079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Sun Java System Identity Manager
Published: 2009-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka Bug IDs 19659, 19660, and 19683.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1079?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka Bug IDs 19659, 19660, and 19683.
How severe is CVE-2009-1079?: CVE-2009-1079 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1079 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1079?: CVE-2009-1079 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-2009-1079?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1079 published?: CVE-2009-1079 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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