How severe is CVE-2009-1432?

CVE-2009-1432 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1432 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1432?

CVE-2009-1432 primarily affects Symantec Antivirus. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1432?

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

When was CVE-2009-1432 published?

CVE-2009-1432 was published on 2009-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1432

CVE-2009-1432 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Symantec Antivirus
Published: 2009-04-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec Reporting Server, as used in Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) Corporate Edition 10.1 before 10.1 MR8 and 10.2 before 10.2 MR2, Symantec Client Security (SCS) before 3.1 MR8, and the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 11.0 MR2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into the login screen, and possibly conduct phishing attacks, via vectors involving a URL that is not properly handled.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1432?: Symantec Reporting Server, as used in Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) Corporate Edition 10.1 before 10.1 MR8 and 10.2 before 10.2 MR2, Symantec Client Security (SCS) before 3.1 MR8, and the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 11.0 MR2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into the login screen, and possibly conduct phishing attacks, via vectors involving a URL that is not properly handled.
How severe is CVE-2009-1432?: CVE-2009-1432 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1432 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1432?: CVE-2009-1432 primarily affects Symantec Antivirus. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1432?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1432 published?: CVE-2009-1432 was published on 2009-04-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:-:*:*:corporate:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.1:maintenance_release7:*:*:corporate:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.2:-:*:*:corporate:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus:10.2:maintenance_release1:*:*:corporate:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:client_security:3.1:maintenance_release7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:endpoint_protection:11.0:maintenance_release1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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