CVE-2009-3548

The Windows installer for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, 5.5.0 through 5.5.28, and possibly...

7.5 HighPublic exploit

The Windows installer for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, 5.5.0 through 5.5.28, and possibly earlier versions uses a blank default password for the administrative user, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges.

Exploit likelihood

79.0%Up 46.0 points since Feb 4, 2022

What each source reports

NVD Score used 7.5

Record: CVE-2009-3548
CVSS 2.0: 7.5 HighAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Weakness: CWE-255
Updated: 2026-11-02

CVE List No score

Record: CVE-2009-3548
Updated: 2026-11-02

EUVDEUVD-2009-3530 No score

Record: EUVD-2009-3530
Updated: 2026-11-03

GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-975h-h4pp-737q No score

The Windows installer for Apache Tomcat 6.0.0 through 6.0.20, 5.5.0 through 5.5.28, and possibly...

Record: GHSA-975h-h4pp-737q
Updated: 2026-11-02

Affected products

apache tomcat

Public exploits

Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.

Public exploits
Source	Link	Date
Exploit-DB	Apache Tomcat Manager - Application Deployer (Authenticated) Code Execution (Metasploit)	2010-12-14
Exploit-DB	Apache Tomcat Manager - Application Upload (Authenticated) Code Execution (Metasploit)	2014-02-05
Metasploit	Tomcat Application Manager Login Utility
Metasploit	Apache Tomcat Manager Application Deployer Authenticated Code Execution	2009-11-09
Metasploit	Apache Tomcat Manager Authenticated Upload Code Execution	2009-11-09

History

History
Recorded	Changed	Sources
Nov 3, 2026	aliases	EUVD
Nov 2, 2026	first indexed	CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD

Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.

In short

CVE-2009-3548 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Apache Tomcat, published November 12, 2009. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 79.0%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.

References

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