CVE-2009-5008
CVE-2009-5008 is a low-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Desktop 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-264.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-264
- Affected product: Cisco Secure Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD), when used in conjunction with an AnyConnect SSL VPN server, does not properly perform verification, which allows local users to bypass intended policy restrictions via a modified executable file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-5008?
- Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD), when used in conjunction with an AnyConnect SSL VPN server, does not properly perform verification, which allows local users to bypass intended policy restrictions via a modified executable file.
- How severe is CVE-2009-5008?
- CVE-2009-5008 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2009-5008 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-5008?
- CVE-2009-5008 affects Cisco Secure Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-5008?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2009-5008 published?
- CVE-2009-5008 was published on 2010-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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