How severe is CVE-2009-2089?

CVE-2009-2089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-2089 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2089?

CVE-2009-2089 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2089?

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

When was CVE-2009-2089 published?

CVE-2009-2089 was published on 2009-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2089

CVE-2009-2089 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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-16.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2009-08-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Migration component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, when tracing is enabled and a 6.1 to 7.0 migration has occurred, allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a Migration Trace file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2089?: The Migration component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 and 7.0 before 7.0.0.5, when tracing is enabled and a 6.1 to 7.0 migration has occurred, allows remote authenticated users to obtain sensitive information by reading a Migration Trace file.
How severe is CVE-2009-2089?: CVE-2009-2089 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-2089 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2089?: CVE-2009-2089 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2089?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2089 published?: CVE-2009-2089 was published on 2009-08-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:6.1.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:7.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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