PatchTheCVECVE-2009-1629: ajaxterm.js in AjaxTerm 0.10 and earlier generates session IDs with predictable random numbers based on certai
CVE-2009-1629 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting ajaxterm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
ajaxterm.js in AjaxTerm 0.10 and earlier generates session IDs with predictable random numbers based on certain JavaScript functions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (1) hijack a session or (2) cause a denial of service (session ID exhaustion) via a brute-force attack.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.3% (top 17%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-287 |
| Published | 2009-05-14 |
| 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-2009-1629?
ajaxterm: upgrade to newer than 0.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2009-1629 being exploited?
CVE-2009-1629 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-2009-1629 affect?
CVE-2009-1629 affects ajaxterm. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). ajaxterm.js in AjaxTerm 0.10 and earlier generates session IDs with predictable random numbers based on certain JavaScript functions, which makes it easier for remote attackers to (1) hijack a session or (2) cause a denial of service (sessi
How urgent is CVE-2009-1629?
Priority 50/100. Public exploit reference