How severe is CVE-2009-1560?

CVE-2009-1560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1560 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1560?

CVE-2009-1560 primarily affects Cisco Wvc54gc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1560?

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

When was CVE-2009-1560 published?

CVE-2009-1560 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1560

CVE-2009-1560 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wvc54gc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Cisco Wvc54gc
Published: 2009-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 stores passwords and wireless-network keys in cleartext in (1) pass_wd.htm and (2) Wsecurity.htm, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source code.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1560?: The Cisco Linksys WVC54GCA wireless video camera with firmware 1.00R22 and 1.00R24 stores passwords and wireless-network keys in cleartext in (1) pass_wd.htm and (2) Wsecurity.htm, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the HTML source code.
How severe is CVE-2009-1560?: CVE-2009-1560 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1560 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1560?: CVE-2009-1560 primarily affects Cisco Wvc54gc. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1560?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1560 published?: CVE-2009-1560 was published on 2009-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wvc54gc:1.00r22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wvc54gc:1.00r24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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