How severe is CVE-2009-2445?

CVE-2009-2445 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2445 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2445?

CVE-2009-2445 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2445?

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

When was CVE-2009-2445 published?

CVE-2009-2445 was published on 2009-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2445

CVE-2009-2445 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server
Published: 2009-07-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Oracle iPlanet Web Server (formerly Sun Java System Web Server or Sun ONE Web Server) 6.1 before SP12, and 7.0 through Update 6, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary JSP files via an alternate data stream syntax, as demonstrated by a .jsp::$DATA URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2445?: Oracle iPlanet Web Server (formerly Sun Java System Web Server or Sun ONE Web Server) 6.1 before SP12, and 7.0 through Update 6, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary JSP files via an alternate data stream syntax, as demonstrated by a .jsp::$DATA URI.
How severe is CVE-2009-2445?: CVE-2009-2445 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2445 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2445?: CVE-2009-2445 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2445?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2445 published?: CVE-2009-2445 was published on 2009-07-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp10:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp11:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp4:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp5:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp6:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp7:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp8:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp9:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:update_5:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:update_6:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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