How severe is CVE-2009-2712?

CVE-2009-2712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-2712 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2712?

CVE-2009-2712 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2712?

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

When was CVE-2009-2712 published?

CVE-2009-2712 was published on 2009-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2712

CVE-2009-2712 is a low-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (29th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Java System Access Manager
Published: 2009-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun Java System Access Manager 6.3 2005Q1, 7.0 2005Q4, and 7.1; and OpenSSO Enterprise 8.0; when AMConfig.properties enables the debug flag, allows local users to discover cleartext passwords by reading debug files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2712?: Sun Java System Access Manager 6.3 2005Q1, 7.0 2005Q4, and 7.1; and OpenSSO Enterprise 8.0; when AMConfig.properties enables the debug flag, allows local users to discover cleartext passwords by reading debug files.
How severe is CVE-2009-2712?: CVE-2009-2712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-2712 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2712?: CVE-2009-2712 primarily affects Sun Java System Access Manager. In total, 32 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2712?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2712 published?: CVE-2009-2712 was published on 2009-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (32)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_10_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_8_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_9_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_10_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_8_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_9_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_10_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_8_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_9_sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_10_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_8_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_9_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_10_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_8_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_9_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_10_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_8_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_9_x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_10_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_8_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:6.3_2005q1:*:solaris_9_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_10_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_8_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:solaris_9_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_10_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_8_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7_2005q4:*:solaris_9_linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.0_2005q4:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager:7.1:*:war:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:opensso_enterprise:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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