CVE-2009-2743

CVE-2009-2743 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server 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.

Key facts

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.27, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, does not properly handle an exception occurring after use of wsadmin scripts and configuration of JAAS-J2C Authentication Data, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the First Failure Data Capture (FFDC) log file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2743?
IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.27, and 7.0 before 7.0.0.7, does not properly handle an exception occurring after use of wsadmin scripts and configuration of JAAS-J2C Authentication Data, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the First Failure Data Capture (FFDC) log file.
How severe is CVE-2009-2743?
CVE-2009-2743 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-2743 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2743?
CVE-2009-2743 primarily affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2743?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2743 published?
CVE-2009-2743 was published on 2009-09-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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