How severe is CVE-2009-4879?

CVE-2009-4879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-4879 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4879?

CVE-2009-4879 primarily affects Novell Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4879?

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

When was CVE-2009-4879 published?

CVE-2009-4879 was published on 2010-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4879

CVE-2009-4879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Novell Access Manager
Published: 2010-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Identity Server in Novell Access Manager before 3.1 SP1 allows attackers with disabled Active Directory accounts to authenticate using X.509 authentication, which bypasses intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4879?: The Identity Server in Novell Access Manager before 3.1 SP1 allows attackers with disabled Active Directory accounts to authenticate using X.509 authentication, which bypasses intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2009-4879?: CVE-2009-4879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-4879 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4879?: CVE-2009-4879 primarily affects Novell Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4879?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-4879 published?: CVE-2009-4879 was published on 2010-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:access_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:access_manager:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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