CVE-2009-3843

Name: CVE-2009-3843
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-24T00:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 78.79%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3843 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. HP Operations Manager 8.10 on Windows contains a "hidden account" in the XML file that specifies Tomcat users, which allows remote attackers to conduct unrestricted file upload attacks, and thereby execute arbitrary code, by using the org.apache.catalina.manager.HTMLManagerServlet class to make requests to manager/html/upload.. EPSS estimates a 78.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

HP Operations Manager 8.10 on Windows contains a "hidden account" in the XML file that specifies Tomcat users, which allows remote attackers to conduct unrestricted file upload attacks, and thereby execute arbitrary code, by using the org.apache.catalina.manager.HTMLManagerServlet class to make requests to manager/html/upload.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

78.79%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Hp	Operations Manager	8.10

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 24, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3843?

How severe is CVE-2009-3843?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3843 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 78.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3843?

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-2009-3843?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST