Is CVE-2009-1469 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2009-1469, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2009-1469 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2009-1469 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-1469?

CVE-2009-1469 has a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2009-1469

CWE-94Published: May 5, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

CRLF injection vulnerability in the Forgot Password implementation in server/webmail.php in IceWarp eMail Server and WebMail Server before 9.4.2 makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into disclosing credentials via CRLF sequences preceding a Reply-To header in the subject element of an XML document, as demonstrated by triggering an e-mail message from the server that contains a user's correct credentials, and requests that the user compose a reply that includes this message.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1469 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-1469. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.