CVE-2009-5101: Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier includes the session ID (JSESSIONID) in the URL, which allows attacke

Q: How do I fix CVE-2009-5101?

bi server: upgrade to newer than 1.7.0.1062. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2009-5101 being exploited?

CVE-2009-5101 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-2009-5101 affect?

CVE-2009-5101 affects bi server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier includes the session ID (JSESSIONID) in the URL, which allows attackers to obtain it from session history, referer headers, or sniffing of web traffic.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2009-5101?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2009-5101 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting bi server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier includes the session ID (JSESSIONID) in the URL, which allows attackers to obtain it from session history, referer headers, or sniffing of web traffic.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2011-09-13
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: pentaho

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-09-13 19:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

pentaho bi server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.7.0.1062 · 1.2.0 · 1.6.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.7.0.1062

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy bi-server || rpm -q bi-server || bi-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.7.0.1062 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade bi-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade bi-server

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-2009-5101?

bi server: upgrade to newer than 1.7.0.1062. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2009-5101 being exploited?

CVE-2009-5101 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-2009-5101 affect?

CVE-2009-5101 affects bi server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Pentaho BI Server 1.7.0.1062 and earlier includes the session ID (JSESSIONID) in the URL, which allows attackers to obtain it from session history, referer headers, or sniffing of web traffic.

How urgent is CVE-2009-5101?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

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