CVE-2009-1629
CVE-2009-1629 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Antony Lesuisse Ajaxterm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-287.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Affected product: Antony Lesuisse Ajaxterm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
ajaxterm.js in AjaxTerm 0.10 and earlier generates session IDs with predictable random numbers based on certain JavaScript functions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (1) hijack a session or (2) cause a denial of service (session ID exhaustion) via a brute-force attack.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1629?
- ajaxterm.js in AjaxTerm 0.10 and earlier generates session IDs with predictable random numbers based on certain JavaScript functions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (1) hijack a session or (2) cause a denial of service (session ID exhaustion) via a brute-force attack.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1629?
- CVE-2009-1629 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1629 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-2009-1629?
- CVE-2009-1629 primarily affects Antony Lesuisse Ajaxterm. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1629?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-1629 published?
- CVE-2009-1629 was published on 2009-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-December/052655.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42784
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2009-004.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/11/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503421/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34903
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50464
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:antony_lesuisse:ajaxterm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:antony_lesuisse:ajaxterm:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:antony_lesuisse:ajaxterm:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:antony_lesuisse:ajaxterm:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:antony_lesuisse:ajaxterm:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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