How severe is CVE-2009-2822?

CVE-2009-2822 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2822 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2822?

CVE-2009-2822 primarily affects Apple Airport Utility. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2822?

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

When was CVE-2009-2822 published?

CVE-2009-2822 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2822

CVE-2009-2822 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Utility with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Airport Utility
Published: 2010-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

AirPort Utility before 5.5.1 for Apple AirPort Base Station does not properly distribute MAC address ACLs to network extenders, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an 802.11 authentication frame.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2822?: AirPort Utility before 5.5.1 for Apple AirPort Base Station does not properly distribute MAC address ACLs to network extenders, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an 802.11 authentication frame.
How severe is CVE-2009-2822?: CVE-2009-2822 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2822 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2822?: CVE-2009-2822 primarily affects Apple Airport Utility. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2822?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2822 published?: CVE-2009-2822 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:airport_utility:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:airport_utility:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:airport_utility:5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:airport_utility:5.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:airport_utility:5.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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