How severe is CVE-2009-2073?

CVE-2009-2073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2073 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2073?

CVE-2009-2073 affects Cisco Wrt160n. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2073?

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

When was CVE-2009-2073 published?

CVE-2009-2073 was published on 2009-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2073

CVE-2009-2073 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cisco Wrt160n 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-352.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-352
Affected product: Cisco Wrt160n
Published: 2009-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Linksys WRT160N wireless router hardware 1 and firmware 1.02.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of other users for unspecified requests via unknown vectors, as demonstrated using administrator privileges and actions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2073?: Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Linksys WRT160N wireless router hardware 1 and firmware 1.02.2 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of other users for unspecified requests via unknown vectors, as demonstrated using administrator privileges and actions.
How severe is CVE-2009-2073?: CVE-2009-2073 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2073 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2073?: CVE-2009-2073 affects Cisco Wrt160n. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2073?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2073 published?: CVE-2009-2073 was published on 2009-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:wrt160n:1.02.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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