How severe is CVE-2009-2312?

CVE-2009-2312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2312 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2312?

CVE-2009-2312 affects Mcafee Smartfilter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2312?

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

When was CVE-2009-2312 published?

CVE-2009-2312 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2312

CVE-2009-2312 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Smartfilter with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (21st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Mcafee Smartfilter
Published: 2009-07-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00 stores user credentials in cleartext in config.txt and uses insecure permissions for this file, which allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2312?: SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00 stores user credentials in cleartext in config.txt and uses insecure permissions for this file, which allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2009-2312?: CVE-2009-2312 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2312 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2312?: CVE-2009-2312 affects Mcafee Smartfilter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2312?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2312 published?: CVE-2009-2312 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:smartfilter:4.2.1.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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