CVE-2009-0120 json
The IBM WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40 with firmware 3.6.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device re…
published 2009-01-15 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0129
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.5%
- EPSS 3.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
The IBM WebSphere DataPower XML Security Gateway XS40 with firmware 3.6.1.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reboot) by sending data over an established SSL connection, as demonstrated by the abc\r\n\r\n string data.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-32712)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-32712 IBM Websphere DataPower XML Security Gateway 3.6.1 XS40 - Remote Denial of Service dos, 2009-01-08
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33169 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/33169
vdb-entry, exploit
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/499870/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0111
vdb-entry
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securityreason.com
/securityalert/4911
third-party-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1021547
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0120
- NVD CVE-2009-0120
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