How severe is CVE-2009-1631?

CVE-2009-1631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-1631 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1631?

CVE-2009-1631 primarily affects Gnome Evolution. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1631?

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

When was CVE-2009-1631 published?

CVE-2009-1631 was published on 2009-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1631

CVE-2009-1631 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Evolution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Gnome Evolution
Published: 2009-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Mailer component in Evolution 2.26.1 and earlier uses world-readable permissions for the .evolution directory, and certain directories and files under .evolution/ related to local mail, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1631?: The Mailer component in Evolution 2.26.1 and earlier uses world-readable permissions for the .evolution directory, and certain directories and files under .evolution/ related to local mail, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.
How severe is CVE-2009-1631?: CVE-2009-1631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-1631 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1631?: CVE-2009-1631 primarily affects Gnome Evolution. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1631?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1631 published?: CVE-2009-1631 was published on 2009-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:1.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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