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CVE-2009-2091

Status: ModifiedMedium (5)—

The System Management/Repository component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.0 before 7.0.0.5 on z/OS uses weak file permissions for new applications, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

CVSS

Exploitation probability (EPSS)

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System, FIRST) estimates how likely a vulnerability is to be exploited in the wild within 30 days. It complements CVSS (impact) and CISA KEV (confirmed exploitation).

Affected technologies (1)

IBM — Websphere Application Server

CWEs

References

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