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% (82nd 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% (82nd 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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