CVE-2009-1977

CVE-2009-1977 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Secure Backup with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 73% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Backup component in Oracle Secure Backup 10.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the July 2009 Oracle CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an independent researcher that this vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication via unknown vectors involving the username parameter and login.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1977?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Oracle Secure Backup component in Oracle Secure Backup 10.2.0.3 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the July 2009 Oracle CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from an independent researcher that this vulnerability allows attackers to bypass authentication via unknown vectors involving the username parameter and login.php.
How severe is CVE-2009-1977?
CVE-2009-1977 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1977 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 73% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1977?
CVE-2009-1977 affects Oracle Secure Backup. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1977?
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-2009-1977 published?
CVE-2009-1977 was published on 2009-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

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