How severe is CVE-2009-2899?

CVE-2009-2899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-2899 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-2009-2899?

CVE-2009-2899 affects Vmware Hyperic Hq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2899?

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

When was CVE-2009-2899 published?

CVE-2009-2899 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2899

CVE-2009-2899 is a low-severity vulnerability in Vmware Hyperic Hq 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-200.

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-200
Affected product: Vmware Hyperic Hq
Published: 2012-12-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The monitor perl script in the Sybase database plug-in in SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 allows local users to obtain the database password by listing the process and its arguments.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2899?: The monitor perl script in the Sybase database plug-in in SpringSource Hyperic HQ before 4.3 allows local users to obtain the database password by listing the process and its arguments.
How severe is CVE-2009-2899?: CVE-2009-2899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-2899 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-2009-2899?: CVE-2009-2899 affects Vmware Hyperic Hq. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2899 published?: CVE-2009-2899 was published on 2012-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vmware:hyperic_hq:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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