How severe is CVE-2009-3339?

CVE-2009-3339 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3339 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3339?

CVE-2009-3339 affects Mcafee Email And Web Security Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3339?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-3339 published?

CVE-2009-3339 was published on 2009-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3339

CVE-2009-3339 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Email And Web Security Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mcafee Email And Web Security Appliance
Published: 2009-09-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance 5.1 VMtrial allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.9 through 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090917, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3339?: Unspecified vulnerability in McAfee Email and Web Security Appliance 5.1 VMtrial allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by a certain module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.9 through 8.11. NOTE: as of 20090917, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
How severe is CVE-2009-3339?: CVE-2009-3339 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3339 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3339?: CVE-2009-3339 affects Mcafee Email And Web Security Appliance. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3339?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3339 published?: CVE-2009-3339 was published on 2009-09-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:email_and_web_security_appliance:5.1:-:vmtrial:*:*:*:*:*