CVE-2009-1593: Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implemen

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-1593?

profense web application firewall: upgrade to newer than 2.2.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-1593 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1593 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-2009-1593 affect?

CVE-2009-1593 affects profense web application firewall. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implement the "negative model," which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a modified end tag of a SC

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-1593?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3UPGRADE

CVE-2009-1593 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting profense web application firewall. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implement the "negative model," which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a modified end tag of a SCRIPT element.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-79
Published	2009-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: armorlogic

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2009-05-21 14:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:07 UTCUpdated Record last modified

armorlogic profense web application firewall UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.2.21 · 2.4

Fixed in: newer than 2.2.21

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy profense-web-application-firewall || rpm -q profense-web-application-firewall || profense-web-application-firewall --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.2.21 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade profense-web-application-firewall

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade profense-web-application-firewall

Note

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

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Profense 2.2.20/2.4.2 - Web Application Firewall Security Bypass

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2009-1593?

profense web application firewall: upgrade to newer than 2.2.21. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-1593 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1593 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-2009-1593 affect?

CVE-2009-1593 affects profense web application firewall. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, does not properly implement the "negative model," which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via a modified end tag of a SC

How urgent is CVE-2009-1593?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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