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CVE-2009-2092

IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.5 does not properly read the portletServingEnabled parameter in ibm-portlet-ext.xmi, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unknown vectors.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
13 Aug 2009
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.5% in the next 30 daysHigher than 75% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Weakness
Improper access control (CWE-284)
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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
  • Version 7.0.0.3
  • Version 7.0.0.4

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2092
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-2092