How severe is CVE-2009-3923?

CVE-2009-3923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3923 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3923?

CVE-2009-3923 primarily affects Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3923?

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-2009-3923 published?

CVE-2009-3923 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3923

CVE-2009-3923 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
Published: 2009-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The VirtualBox 2.0.8 and 2.0.10 web service in Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain unspecified access via vectors involving requests to an Apache HTTP Server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3923?: The VirtualBox 2.0.8 and 2.0.10 web service in Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain unspecified access via vectors involving requests to an Apache HTTP Server.
How severe is CVE-2009-3923?: CVE-2009-3923 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3923 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3923?: CVE-2009-3923 primarily affects Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3923?: 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-2009-3923 published?: CVE-2009-3923 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:virtual_desktop_infrastructure:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:virtualbox:2.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:virtualbox:2.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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