CVE-2011-0009

CVE-2011-0009 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestpractical Rt with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Description

Best Practical Solutions RT 3.x before 3.8.9rc2 and 4.x before 4.0.0rc4 uses the MD5 algorithm for password hashes, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to determine cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack on the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0009?
Best Practical Solutions RT 3.x before 3.8.9rc2 and 4.x before 4.0.0rc4 uses the MD5 algorithm for password hashes, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to determine cleartext passwords via a brute-force attack on the database.
How severe is CVE-2011-0009?
CVE-2011-0009 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-0009 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-0009?
CVE-2011-0009 primarily affects Bestpractical Rt. In total, 150 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0009?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-0009 published?
CVE-2011-0009 was published on 2011-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (150)

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