How severe is CVE-2009-1082?

CVE-2009-1082 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1082 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1082?

CVE-2009-1082 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-2009-1082?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1082 published?

CVE-2009-1082 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1082

CVE-2009-1082 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
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 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by submitting crafted commands to the Admin Console, as demonstrated by privileges for account creation and other administrative capabilities, related to the saveNoValidate action and saveNoValidateAllowedFormsAndWorkflows IDs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1082?: Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by submitting crafted commands to the Admin Console, as demonstrated by privileges for account creation and other administrative capabilities, related to the saveNoValidate action and saveNoValidateAllowedFormsAndWorkflows IDs.
How severe is CVE-2009-1082?: CVE-2009-1082 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1082 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1082?: CVE-2009-1082 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-2009-1082?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1082 published?: CVE-2009-1082 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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