CVE-2009-1756

Name: CVE-2009-1756
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-22T11:52:40.577+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1756 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the X session by listing the process and its arguments.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SLiM Simple Login Manager 1.3.0 places the X authority magic cookie (mcookie) on the command line when invoking xauth from (1) app.cpp and (2) switchuser.cpp, which allows local users to access the X session by listing the process and its arguments.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.46%

36.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Simone Rota	Slim Simple Login Manager	1.3.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1756?

How severe is CVE-2009-1756?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1756 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1756?

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Source: NVD / NIST