CVE-2009-4189
CriticalPublic exploitHP Operations Manager has a default password of OvW*busr1 for the ovwebusr account, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a session that uses the manager role to conduct unrestricted file upload attacks against the /manager servlet in the Tomcat servlet…
Published Dec 3, 2009 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2009-4189 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Operations Manager (Hp).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% 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)
79%
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
HP Operations Manager has a default password of OvW*busr1 for the ovwebusr account, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a session that uses the manager role to conduct unrestricted file upload attacks against the /manager servlet in the Tomcat servlet container. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2009-3099 and CVE-2009-3843.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Operations ManagerHp | See advisory | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Dec 3, 2009
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-255
References
- exploitMSF tomcat_mgr_deploy.rb
- exploitMSF tomcat_mgr_upload.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16317
- otherhttp://www.intevydis.com/blog/?p=87
FAQ
Common Questions.
HP Operations Manager has a default password of OvW*busr1 for the ovwebusr account, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a session that uses the manager role to conduct unrestricted file upload attacks against the /manager servlet in the Tomcat servlet container.
Affected: Operations 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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