How severe is CVE-2009-4145?

CVE-2009-4145 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2009-4145 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-2009-4145?

CVE-2009-4145 affects Gnome Networkmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4145?

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

When was CVE-2009-4145 published?

CVE-2009-4145 was published on 2009-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4145

CVE-2009-4145 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Networkmanager 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: Gnome Networkmanager
Published: 2009-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

nm-connection-editor in NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.x exports connection objects over D-Bus upon actions in the connection editor GUI, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading D-Bus signals, as demonstrated by using dbus-monitor to discover the password for the WiFi network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4145?: nm-connection-editor in NetworkManager (NM) 0.7.x exports connection objects over D-Bus upon actions in the connection editor GUI, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading D-Bus signals, as demonstrated by using dbus-monitor to discover the password for the WiFi network.
How severe is CVE-2009-4145?: CVE-2009-4145 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2009-4145 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-2009-4145?: CVE-2009-4145 affects Gnome Networkmanager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4145?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4145 published?: CVE-2009-4145 was published on 2009-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:networkmanager:0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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