CVE-2009-2344
CVE-2009-2344 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sourcefire 3d Sensor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Sourcefire 3d Sensor
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The web-based management interfaces in Sourcefire Defense Center (DC) and 3D Sensor before 4.8.2 allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a $admin value for the admin parameter in an edit action to admin/user/user.cgi and unspecified other components.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-2344?
- The web-based management interfaces in Sourcefire Defense Center (DC) and 3D Sensor before 4.8.2 allow remote authenticated users to gain privileges via a $admin value for the admin parameter in an edit action to admin/user/user.cgi and unspecified other components.
- How severe is CVE-2009-2344?
- CVE-2009-2344 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2009-2344 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-2344?
- CVE-2009-2344 primarily affects Sourcefire 3d Sensor. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-2344?
- 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-2009-2344 published?
- CVE-2009-2344 was published on 2009-07-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35658
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9074
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504694/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35553
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022500
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1785
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:3d_sensor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:3d_sensor:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:3d_sensor:4.8.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:3d_sensor:4.8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:defense_center:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:defense_center:4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:defense_center:4.8.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:h:sourcefire:defense_center:4.8.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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