CVE-2009-0138 json
servermgrd (Server Manager) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 does not properly validate authentication credentials, which allows remote attackers t…
published 2009-02-13 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0147
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.2%
- EPSS 4.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
servermgrd (Server Manager) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 does not properly validate authentication credentials, which allows remote attackers to modify the system configuration.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, patch
-
secunia.com
/advisories/33937
third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/33759
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3438
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/33813
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0422
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0138
- NVD CVE-2009-0138
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