PatchTheCVECVE-2009-0048: OpenEvidence 1.0.6 and earlier does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL EVP_VerifyFinal funct
CVE-2009-0048 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting openevidence. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
OpenEvidence 1.0.6 and earlier does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL EVP_VerifyFinal function, which allows remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SSL/TLS signature for DSA and ECDSA keys, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2008-5077.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.2% (top 32%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2009-01-07 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2009-0048?
openevidence: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2009-0048 being exploited?
CVE-2009-0048 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2009-0048 affect?
CVE-2009-0048 affects openevidence. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). OpenEvidence 1.0.6 and earlier does not properly check the return value from the OpenSSL EVP_VerifyFinal function, which allows remote attackers to bypass validation of the certificate chain via a malformed SSL/TLS signature for DSA and ECD
How urgent is CVE-2009-0048?
Priority 39/100. On your watchlist