How severe is CVE-2009-1745?

CVE-2009-1745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1745 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1745?

CVE-2009-1745 primarily affects Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1745?

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

When was CVE-2009-1745 published?

CVE-2009-1745 was published on 2009-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1745

CVE-2009-1745 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall
Published: 2009-05-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, has a default root password hash, and permits password-based root logins over SSH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1745?: Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, has a default root password hash, and permits password-based root logins over SSH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.
How severe is CVE-2009-1745?: CVE-2009-1745 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1745 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1745?: CVE-2009-1745 primarily affects Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1745?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1745 published?: CVE-2009-1745 was published on 2009-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:armorlogic:profense_web_application_firewall:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:armorlogic:profense_web_application_firewall:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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