How severe is CVE-2009-3554?

CVE-2009-3554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-3554 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3554?

CVE-2009-3554 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3554?

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

When was CVE-2009-3554 published?

CVE-2009-3554 was published on 2009-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3554

CVE-2009-3554 is a low-severity vulnerability in Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform 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% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform
Published: 2009-12-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Twiddle in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP08 and 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP07 writes the JMX password, and other command-line arguments, to the twiddle.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3554?: Twiddle in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP08 and 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP07 writes the JMX password, and other command-line arguments, to the twiddle.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.
How severe is CVE-2009-3554?: CVE-2009-3554 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-3554 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3554?: CVE-2009-3554 primarily affects Redhat Jboss Enterprise Application Platform. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3554?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3554 published?: CVE-2009-3554 was published on 2009-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2:cp01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2:cp02:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.0:cp01:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.0:cp02:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.0:cp03:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.0:cp04:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.0:cp05:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.0:cp06:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.0:cp07:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:jboss_enterprise_application_platform:4.2.2:ga:*:*:*:*:*:*

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