CVE-2009-1595

CVE-2009-1595 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Igniterealtime Openfire with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-287.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-287
• Affected product: Igniterealtime Openfire
• Published: 2009-05-11
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The jabber:iq:auth implementation in IQAuthHandler.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.6.4 allows remote authenticated users to change the passwords of arbitrary accounts via a modified username element in a passwd_change action.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1595?

The jabber:iq:auth implementation in IQAuthHandler.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.6.4 allows remote authenticated users to change the passwords of arbitrary accounts via a modified username element in a passwd_change action.

How severe is CVE-2009-1595?

CVE-2009-1595 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1595 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1595?

CVE-2009-1595 primarily affects Igniterealtime Openfire. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1595?

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

When was CVE-2009-1595 published?

CVE-2009-1595 was published on 2009-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://osvdb.org/54189
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34976
• http://www.igniterealtime.org/builds/openfire/docs/latest/changelog.html
• http://www.igniterealtime.org/community/message/190280
• http://www.igniterealtime.org/issues/browse/JM-1531
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34804
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1237
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50292

Affected products (29)

• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:2.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:2.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.6.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:igniterealtime:openfire:3.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

More vulnerabilities in Igniterealtime Openfire

• CVE-2024-25421 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue in Ignite Realtime Openfire v.4.9.0 and before allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges via the…
• CVE-2021-45967 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): An issue was discovered in Pascom Cloud Phone System before 7.20.x. A configuration error between NGINX and a backend…
• CVE-2019-18394 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): A Server Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in FaviconServlet.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire through 4.4.2…
• CVE-2023-32315 — High (CVSS 8.6): Openfire is an XMPP server licensed under the Open Source Apache License. Openfire's administrative console, a…
• CVE-2014-2741 — High (CVSS 7.8): nio/XMLLightweightParser.java in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.9.2 does not properly restrict the processing of…
• CVE-2014-3451 — High (CVSS 7.5): OpenFire XMPP Server before 3.10 accepts self-signed certificates, which allows remote attackers to perform unspecified…

All CVEs affecting Igniterealtime Openfire →

Other CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities

• CVE-2026-45480 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Active Directory allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
• CVE-2026-46389 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): UDS Identity Config builds the Keycloak configuration image (realm, plugins, theme, truststore, JARs) consumed by UDS…
• CVE-2026-10611 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): An authentication bypass vulnerability exists in MISP when LDAP mixed authentication is enabled with OTP enforcement.…
• CVE-2026-47280 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Resource Manager (ARM) allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges over a…
• CVE-2026-42822 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): Improper authentication in Azure Local Disconnected Operations allows an unauthorized attacker to elevate privileges…
• CVE-2026-20182 — Critical (CVSS 10.0): May 2026: This security advisory provides the details and fix information for a vulnerability that was discovered and…

Browse all CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) vulnerabilities →