How severe is CVE-2009-2429?

CVE-2009-2429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2429 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-2009-2429?

CVE-2009-2429 affects Mcafee Smartfilter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2429?

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

When was CVE-2009-2429 published?

CVE-2009-2429 was published on 2009-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2429

CVE-2009-2429 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-255.

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-255
Affected product: Mcafee Smartfilter
Published: 2009-07-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00 stores user credentials in cleartext in admin_backup.xml files and uses insecure permissions for these files, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2429?: SmartFilter Web Gateway Security 4.2.1.00 stores user credentials in cleartext in admin_backup.xml files and uses insecure permissions for these files, which allows local users to gain privileges. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2009-2429?: CVE-2009-2429 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2429 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-2009-2429?: CVE-2009-2429 affects Mcafee Smartfilter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2429?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2429 published?: CVE-2009-2429 was published on 2009-07-10 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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