CVE-2009-1898

Name: CVE-2009-1898
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-06-03T17:00:00.61+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1898 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The secure login page in the Administrative Console component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.35 does not redirect to an https page upon receiving an http request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read the contents of WAS sessions by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The secure login page in the Administrative Console component in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 6.0.2 before 6.0.2.35 does not redirect to an https page upon receiving an http request, which makes it easier for remote attackers to read the contents of WAS sessions by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.44%

69.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	<= 6.0.2.33
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.1
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.2
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.3
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.4
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.5
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.6
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.7
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.8
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.9
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.10
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.11
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.12
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.13
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.14
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.15
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.16
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.17
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.18
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.19
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.20
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.21
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.22
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.23
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.24
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.25
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.27
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.28
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.29
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.30
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.31
Ibm	Websphere Application Server	6.0.2.32

References

Timeline

Published: Jun 3, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1898?

How severe is CVE-2009-1898?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1898 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1898?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-1898?

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Source: NVD / NIST