How severe is CVE-2009-3845?

CVE-2009-3845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-3845 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3845?

CVE-2009-3845 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3845?

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

When was CVE-2009-3845 published?

CVE-2009-3845 was published on 2009-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3845

CVE-2009-3845 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Openview Network Node Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 22% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 22% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Openview Network Node Manager
Published: 2009-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The port-3443 HTTP server in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostname parameter to unspecified Perl scripts.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3845?: The port-3443 HTTP server in HP OpenView Network Node Manager (OV NNM) 7.01, 7.51, and 7.53 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the hostname parameter to unspecified Perl scripts.
How severe is CVE-2009-3845?: CVE-2009-3845 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-3845 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 22% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3845?: CVE-2009-3845 primarily affects Hp Openview Network Node Manager. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3845?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-3845 published?: CVE-2009-3845 was published on 2009-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.51:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:hp-ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:linux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:solaris:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hp:openview_network_node_manager:7.53:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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