CVE-2009-1745: Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, has a default root passwor

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-1745?

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

Q: Is CVE-2009-1745 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1745 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-2009-1745 affect?

CVE-2009-1745 affects profense web application firewall. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, has a default root password hash, and permits password-based root logins over SSH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-1745?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2009-1745 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) 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, has a default root password hash, and permits password-based root logins over SSH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

Why this priority

Critical severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-255
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 15:30 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.

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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-2009-1745?

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

Is CVE-2009-1745 being exploited?

CVE-2009-1745 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-2009-1745 affect?

CVE-2009-1745 affects profense web application firewall. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Armorlogic Profense Web Application Firewall before 2.2.22, and 2.4.x before 2.4.4, has a default root password hash, and permits password-based root logins over SSH, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access.

How urgent is CVE-2009-1745?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity

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