How severe is CVE-2009-4996?

CVE-2009-4996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-4996 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4996?

CVE-2009-4996 affects Xfce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4996?

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-2009-4996 published?

CVE-2009-4996 was published on 2010-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4996

CVE-2009-4996 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xfce with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Xfce
Published: 2010-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Xfce4-session 4.5.91 in Xfce does not lock the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532. NOTE: there is no general agreement that this is a vulnerability, because separate control over locking can be an equally secure, or more secure, behavior in some threat environments

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4996?: Xfce4-session 4.5.91 in Xfce does not lock the screen when the suspend or hibernate button is pressed, which might make it easier for physically proximate attackers to access an unattended laptop via a resume action, a related issue to CVE-2010-2532. NOTE: there is no general agreement that this is a vulnerability, because separate control over locking can be an equally secure, or more secure, behavior in some threat environments
How severe is CVE-2009-4996?: CVE-2009-4996 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-4996 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4996?: CVE-2009-4996 affects Xfce. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4996?: 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-2009-4996 published?: CVE-2009-4996 was published on 2010-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xfce:xfce:4.6:beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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