How severe is CVE-2009-5033?

CVE-2009-5033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5033 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5033?

CVE-2009-5033 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5033?

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

When was CVE-2009-5033 published?

CVE-2009-5033 was published on 2010-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5033

CVE-2009-5033 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (58th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler
Published: 2010-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.0.2 does not properly handle a "* *" argument sequence for a certain tell command, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to other users' data via a sync operation, related to storage of the data of multiple users within the same thread.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5033?: IBM Lotus Notes Traveler before 8.5.0.2 does not properly handle a "* *" argument sequence for a certain tell command, which allows remote authenticated users to obtain access to other users' data via a sync operation, related to storage of the data of multiple users within the same thread.
How severe is CVE-2009-5033?: CVE-2009-5033 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5033 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (58th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5033?: CVE-2009-5033 primarily affects Ibm Lotus Notes Traveler. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5033?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5033 published?: CVE-2009-5033 was published on 2010-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes_traveler:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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