How severe is CVE-2009-2685?

CVE-2009-2685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-2685 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2685?

CVE-2009-2685 affects Hp Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2685?

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-2009-2685 published?

CVE-2009-2685 was published on 2009-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2685

CVE-2009-2685 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Power Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 77% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 77% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Hp Power Manager
Published: 2009-11-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the login form in the management web server in HP Power Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Login variable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2685?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the login form in the management web server in HP Power Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Login variable.
How severe is CVE-2009-2685?: CVE-2009-2685 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2685 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 77% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2685?: CVE-2009-2685 affects Hp Power Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2685?: 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-2009-2685 published?: CVE-2009-2685 was published on 2009-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:power_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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