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

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)

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