CVE-2009-2685
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the login form in the management web server in HP Power Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Login variable.
Published Nov 6, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-2685 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Power Manager (Hp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
77%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the login form in the management web server in HP Power Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Login variable.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Power ManagerHp | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Nov 6, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory37276
- advisoryADV-2009-3154
- exploitMSF hp_power_manager_login.rb
- exploitExploitDB-10099
- exploitExploitDB-16785
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the login form in the management web server in HP Power Manager allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the Login variable.
Affected: Power Manager (Hp). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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