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CVE-2009-1173

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.3 uses weak permissions (777) for files associated with unspecified "interim fixes," which allows attackers to modify files that would not have been accessible if the intended 755 permissions were used.

Severity
Low 2.1
Published
31 Mar 2009
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.3% in the next 30 daysHigher than 28% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
CWE-264
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Change some data
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
IBM WebSphere Application ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:ibm:websphere_application_server
  • Version 7.0
  • Version 7.0.0.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1173
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-1173