CVE-2009-3554

Name: CVE-2009-3554
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-15T18:30:01.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3554 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Twiddle in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP08 and 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP07 writes the JMX password, and other command-line arguments, to the twiddle.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Twiddle in Red Hat JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (aka JBoss EAP or JBEAP) 4.2 before 4.2.0.CP08 and 4.3 before 4.3.0.CP07 writes the JMX password, and other command-line arguments, to the twiddle.log file, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading this file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.38%

30.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	4.2	—
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	4.2.0	Cp01
Redhat	Jboss Enterprise Application Platform	4.2.2	Ga

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37671Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023316
http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/JBoss_Enterprise_Application_Platform/4.2.0.cp08/html-single/Release_Notes/index.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37276
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=532111
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=539495Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54702
https://jira.jboss.org/jira/browse/JBPAPP-2872
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1636.htmlVendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1637.htmlVendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1649.htmlVendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1650.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37671Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023316
http://www.redhat.com/docs/en-US/JBoss_Enterprise_Application_Platform/4.2.0.cp08/html-single/Release_Notes/index.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37276
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=532111
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=539495Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54702
https://jira.jboss.org/jira/browse/JBPAPP-2872
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1636.htmlVendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1637.htmlVendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1649.htmlVendor Advisory
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1650.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 15, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3554?

How severe is CVE-2009-3554?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3554 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3554?

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