How severe is CVE-2009-2198?

CVE-2009-2198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2198?

CVE-2009-2198 primarily affects Apple Garageband. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2198?

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

When was CVE-2009-2198 published?

CVE-2009-2198 was published on 2009-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2198

CVE-2009-2198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Garageband with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Garageband
Published: 2009-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apple GarageBand before 5.1 reconfigures Safari to accept all cookies regardless of domain name, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2198?: Apple GarageBand before 5.1 reconfigures Safari to accept all cookies regardless of domain name, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users.
How severe is CVE-2009-2198?: CVE-2009-2198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2198?: CVE-2009-2198 primarily affects Apple Garageband. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2198 published?: CVE-2009-2198 was published on 2009-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:garageband:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:garageband:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:garageband:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:garageband:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:garageband:5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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