CVE-2009-0904

Name: CVE-2009-0904
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-05T16:30:00.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.02%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0904 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IBM Stax XMLStreamWriter in the Web Services component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 does not properly process XML encoding, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly modify data via "XML fuzzing attacks" sent through SOAP requests.. EPSS estimates a 2.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IBM Stax XMLStreamWriter in the Web Services component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.1 before 6.1.0.25 does not properly process XML encoding, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and possibly modify data via "XML fuzzing attacks" sent through SOAP requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.02%

78.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.1
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.3
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.4
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.6
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.7
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.8
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.9
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.10
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.11
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.12
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.13
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.14
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.16
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.17
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.18
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.19
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.20
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.21
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.22
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.0.23
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.1
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.13
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.1.14

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 5, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0904?

How severe is CVE-2009-0904?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0904 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0904?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST