HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-1634
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CVE-2009-1634

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 26, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The WebAccess component in Novell GroupWise 7.x before 7.03 HP3 and 8.x before 8.0 HP2 does not properly implement session management mechanisms, which allows remote attackers to gain access to user accounts via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1634 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-2009-1634. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

novell1 product(s)
groupwise
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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/35177
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7003266&sliceId=1
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1393
ADVISORYhttps://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=472979
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/35177
ADVISORYhttp://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7003266&sliceId=1
ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1393
ADVISORYhttps://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=472979

All References (12)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35177Vendor Advisory
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http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7003266&sliceId=1Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35066
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1393Vendor Advisory
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https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=472979Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50688
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/35177Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.novell.com/support/viewContent.do?externalId=7003266&sliceId=1Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35066
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1393Vendor Advisory
→
https://bugzilla.novell.com/show_bug.cgi?id=472979Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50688

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-1634
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 26, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-1634 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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