CVE-2009-0216: GE Fanuc iFIX 5.0 and earlier relies on client-side authentication involving a weakly encrypted local password

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-0216?

ifix: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-0216 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0216 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2009-0216 affect?

CVE-2009-0216 affects ifix. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). GE Fanuc iFIX 5.0 and earlier relies on client-side authentication involving a weakly encrypted local password file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and start privileged server login sessions by recoveri

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-0216?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2009-0216 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting ifix. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GE Fanuc iFIX 5.0 and earlier relies on client-side authentication involving a weakly encrypted local password file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and start privileged server login sessions by recovering a password or by using a modified program module.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
Published	2009-02-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: ge fanuc

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-02-13 17:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:04 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ge fanuc ifix UPGRADE

Affected: <= 5.0 · 2.0 · 2.2 · 2.5 · 2.6 · 2.21 · 3.0 · 3.5

Fixed in: newer than 5.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ifix || rpm -q ifix || ifix --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 5.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade ifix

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade ifix

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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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-2009-0216?

ifix: upgrade to newer than 5.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-0216 being exploited?

CVE-2009-0216 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-2009-0216 affect?

CVE-2009-0216 affects ifix. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). GE Fanuc iFIX 5.0 and earlier relies on client-side authentication involving a weakly encrypted local password file, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and start privileged server login sessions by recoveri

How urgent is CVE-2009-0216?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

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