How severe is CVE-2009-2741?

CVE-2009-2741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-2741 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2741?

CVE-2009-2741 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Business Events. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2741?

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-2009-2741 published?

CVE-2009-2741 was published on 2009-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2741

CVE-2009-2741 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Business Events with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Business Events
Published: 2009-09-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the wberuntimeear application in the test servlet in IBM WebSphere Business Events 6.1 and 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2741?: Unspecified vulnerability in the wberuntimeear application in the test servlet in IBM WebSphere Business Events 6.1 and 6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2741?: CVE-2009-2741 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2741 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2741?: CVE-2009-2741 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Business Events. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2741?: 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-2009-2741 published?: CVE-2009-2741 was published on 2009-09-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_business_events:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_business_events:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*