How severe is CVE-2009-5115?

CVE-2009-5115 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-5115 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-2009-5115?

CVE-2009-5115 primarily affects Mcafee Common Management Agent. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5115?

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

When was CVE-2009-5115 published?

CVE-2009-5115 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-5115

CVE-2009-5115 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Common Management Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Mcafee Common Management Agent
Published: 2012-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

McAfee Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.5.5 through 3.5.5.588 and 3.6.0 through 3.6.0.608, and McAfee Agent 4.0 before Patch 3, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite arbitrary files by accessing a report-writing ActiveX control COM object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-5115?: McAfee Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.5.5 through 3.5.5.588 and 3.6.0 through 3.6.0.608, and McAfee Agent 4.0 before Patch 3, allows remote authenticated users to overwrite arbitrary files by accessing a report-writing ActiveX control COM object.
How severe is CVE-2009-5115?: CVE-2009-5115 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-5115 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-2009-5115?: CVE-2009-5115 primarily affects Mcafee Common Management Agent. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5115?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-5115 published?: CVE-2009-5115 was published on 2012-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.5.5.438:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.5.5.568:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.5.5.577:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.5.5.580:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.5.5.588:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.6.0.438:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.6.0.453:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.6.0.546:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.6.0.569:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.6.0.574:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.6.0.595:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:common_management_agent:3.6.0.603:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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