CWE
287
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1595

First published: Mon May 11 2009(Updated: )

The `jabber:iq:auth` implementation in `IQAuthHandler.java` in Ignite Realtime Openfire before 3.6.4 allows remote authenticated users to change the passwords of arbitrary accounts via a modified username element in a `passwd_change` action.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
maven/org.igniterealtime.openfire:parent<3.6.4
3.6.4
Openfire<=3.6.3
Openfire=2.6.0
Openfire=2.6.1
Openfire=2.6.2
Openfire=3.0.0
Openfire=3.0.1
Openfire=3.1.0
Openfire=3.1.1
Openfire=3.2.0
Openfire=3.2.1
Openfire=3.2.2
Openfire=3.2.3
Openfire=3.2.4
Openfire=3.3.0
Openfire=3.3.2
Openfire=3.3.3
Openfire=3.4.0
Openfire=3.4.1
Openfire=3.4.2
Openfire=3.4.3
Openfire=3.4.4
Openfire=3.4.5
Openfire=3.5.0
Openfire=3.5.1
Openfire=3.5.2
Openfire=3.6.0
Openfire=3.6.0a
Openfire=3.6.1
Openfire=3.6.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1595?

    CVE-2009-1595 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote authenticated users to change passwords of arbitrary accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1595?

    To fix CVE-2009-1595, upgrade your Ignite Realtime Openfire to version 3.6.4 or later.

  • Which versions of Openfire are affected by CVE-2009-1595?

    Affected versions include Openfire from 3.0.0 up to 3.6.3.

  • What impact does CVE-2009-1595 have on system security?

    CVE-2009-1595 allows an authenticated user to gain unauthorized access to other user accounts by changing their passwords.

  • Is CVE-2009-1595 exploitable without authentication?

    No, CVE-2009-1595 requires that the attacker be an authenticated user to exploit the vulnerability.

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