How severe is CVE-2009-1756?

CVE-2009-1756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-1756 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1756?

CVE-2009-1756 affects Simone Rota Slim Simple Login Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1756?

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

When was CVE-2009-1756 published?

CVE-2009-1756 was published on 2009-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1756

CVE-2009-1756 is a low-severity vulnerability in Simone Rota Slim Simple Login Manager 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Simone Rota Slim Simple Login Manager
Published: 2009-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the X session by listing the process and its arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1756?: SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the X session by listing the process and its arguments.
How severe is CVE-2009-1756?: CVE-2009-1756 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-1756 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1756?: CVE-2009-1756 affects Simone Rota Slim Simple Login Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1756?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1756 published?: CVE-2009-1756 was published on 2009-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simone_rota:slim_simple_login_manager:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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