CVE-2009-3923
CWE-287Published: November 10, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official Description
The VirtualBox 2.0.8 and 2.0.10 web service in Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0 does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain unspecified access via vectors involving requests to an Apache HTTP Server.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-3923 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-287): Authentication bypass vulnerabilities allow attackers to access protected resources without valid credentials.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-3923 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts