CVE-2009-0216

Name: CVE-2009-0216
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-13T17:30:00.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0216 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GE Fanuc iFIX 5.0 and earlier relies on client-side authentication involving a weakly encrypted local password file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and start privileged server login sessions by recovering a password or by using a modified program module.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GE Fanuc iFIX 5.0 and earlier relies on client-side authentication involving a weakly encrypted local password file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and start privileged server login sessions by recovering a password or by using a modified program module.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	<= 5.0
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	2.0
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	2.2
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	2.5
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	2.6
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	2.21
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	3.0
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	3.5
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	4.0
Ge Fanuc	Ifix	4.5

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 13, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0216?

How severe is CVE-2009-0216?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0216 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0216?

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Source: NVD / NIST