How severe is CVE-2009-5071?

CVE-2009-5071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-5071 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-5071?

CVE-2009-5071 primarily affects Hp Palm Pre Webos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5071?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-5071 published?

CVE-2009-5071 was published on 2011-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5071

CVE-2009-5071 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hp Palm Pre Webos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hp Palm Pre Webos
Published: 2011-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Palm Pre WebOS before 1.2.1 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to an "included contact template file."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5071?: Unspecified vulnerability in Palm Pre WebOS before 1.2.1 has unknown impact and attack vectors related to an "included contact template file."
How severe is CVE-2009-5071?: CVE-2009-5071 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-5071 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-5071?: CVE-2009-5071 primarily affects Hp Palm Pre Webos. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5071?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-5071 published?: CVE-2009-5071 was published on 2011-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://kb.palm.com/wps/portal/kb/na/pre/p100eww/sprint/solutions/article/50607_en.html#121

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:hp:palm_pre_webos:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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