HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-1432
MEDIUM

CVE-2009-1432

CWE-20Published: April 30, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Symantec Reporting Server, as used in Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) Corporate Edition 10.1 before 10.1 MR8 and 10.2 before 10.2 MR2, Symantec Client Security (SCS) before 3.1 MR8, and the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM) component in Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 11.0 MR2, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary text into the login screen, and possibly conduct phishing attacks, via vectors involving a URL that is not properly handled.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1432 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

symantec3 product(s)
antivirusclient securityendpoint protection
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34856
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34935
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1022136
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1022137
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1022138
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34668
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090428_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1202
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50172
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34856
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/34935
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1022136
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1022137
ADVISORYhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1022138
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34668
ADVISORYhttp://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090428_00
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1202
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204
ADVISORYhttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50172

All References (20)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/34856Third Party Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/34935Third Party Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022136Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022137Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022138Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34668Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090428_00Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1202Third Party Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204Third Party Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50172Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/34856Third Party Advisory
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/34935Third Party Advisory
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022136Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022137Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1022138Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-1432
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 30, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-1432 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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