How severe is CVE-2009-1173?

CVE-2009-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-1173 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1173?

CVE-2009-1173 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1173?

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

When was CVE-2009-1173 published?

CVE-2009-1173 was published on 2009-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1173

CVE-2009-1173 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2009-03-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified "interim fixes," which allows attackers to modify files that would not have been accessible if the intended 755 permissions were used.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1173?: IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified "interim fixes," which allows attackers to modify files that would not have been accessible if the intended 755 permissions were used.
How severe is CVE-2009-1173?: CVE-2009-1173 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-1173 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1173?: CVE-2009-1173 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1173?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1173 published?: CVE-2009-1173 was published on 2009-03-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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