CVE-2009-0617

CRITICAL

Cisco Application Networking Manager (ANM) before 2.0 uses a default MySQL root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating-system commands or change system files.

Affects 1 product across 1 vendor.

BCS7.48
CVSS 2.010.0
EPSS2.1%
Percentile81th
PatchUnknown
CVSS Vector — Plain English Remotely exploitable over the network, low complexity.
CWE Weakness Definitions
CWE-255: CWE-255
◆ AI Analysis — automated analysis, not human-reviewed

This vulnerability was disclosed in 2009. A critical vulnerability affects Cisco systems (CVE-2009-0617). No public exploit code is currently available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.

BSID: BS-2009-GLOBAL-082822-C • Model: rule-based-v1 • Confidence: MEDIUM

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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-0617?
This vulnerability was disclosed in 2009. A critical vulnerability affects Cisco systems (CVE-2009-0617). No public exploit code is currently available. Isolate affected systems if patching is not feasible.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2009-0617?
CVE-2009-0617 has CVSS 10.0 (Critical). Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C. EPSS: 2.1%.
Is CVE-2009-0617 actively exploited?
No confirmed active exploitation of CVE-2009-0617 as of 2026-09-25.
How do I remediate CVE-2009-0617?
Priority: MEDIUM. Advisory: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/products_security_advisory09186a0080a7bc84.shtml PSIRT: [email protected]
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0617?
CVE-2009-0617 affects: Cisco.
Vulnerability Details
CVE IDCVE-2009-0617
BSIDBS-2009-GLOBAL-082822-C BreachSpider Global ID
CVSS VectorAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Published2009-02-26
Last Modified2026-06-16
ICS Relevance55%
Weakness (CWE)
CWE-255
Domains
NETWORK-INFRA
SourceNVD
Official Description

Cisco Application Networking Manager (ANM) before 2.0 uses a default MySQL root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating-system commands or change system files.

Source: NIST NVD / MITRE CVE Database

Attack Vector Analysis — CITED Relevance

Vulnerability details: Cisco Application Networking Manager (ANM) before 2.0 uses a default MySQL root password, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating-system commands or change system files. CVSS vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C.

Exploitation Likelihood: LOW

Affected Products
VendorProductAffected Versions
Cisco Application Networking Manager ≤ 1.2
Remediation
View Vendor Advisory →

Remediation Priority: MEDIUM

Vendor PSIRT: [email protected]
Threat Intelligence
● Threat Intelligence Validated: October 2026 | Threat Age: 6425 Days
CISA KEVNot in KEV catalog
Public ExploitNot confirmed
PoC CodeNot confirmed
AI Enrichment Record — provenance & audit hash
Modelrule-based-v1
ConfidenceMEDIUM
Enriched At2026-05-24
SHA-512 Audit Hashe90e2992e34868ea3ab0db969fefc25d76a4e52f902734ca306fc6249d245b7376c1548d91a889ac49118ee06b8da171113172ea11016d1e50995cf2274abe30
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