CVE-2009-2186
CVE-2009-2186 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Adobe Shockwave Player
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.0.0.465 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1860, related to an older issue that "was previously resolved in Shockwave Player 11.0.0.465."
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2186?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.0.0.465 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1860, related to an older issue that "was previously resolved in Shockwave Player 11.0.0.465."
- How severe is CVE-2009-2186?
- CVE-2009-2186 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2186 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2186?
- CVE-2009-2186 primarily affects Adobe Shockwave Player. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2186?
- 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-2009-2186 published?
- CVE-2009-2186 was published on 2009-06-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:8.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:shockwave_player:10.1.0.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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