CVE-2009-0039

Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1-2.1.3 - CSRF

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2009-0039. PoCs published by DSecRG.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a CSRF vulnerability in Apache Geronimo Application Server, allowing an attacker to trigger a server shutdown via a crafted HTML form. The PoC leverages a directory traversal flaw to access administrative functionality without authentication.

Description

Multiple cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerabilities in the web administration console in Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3 allow remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that (1) change the web administration password, (2) upload applications, and perform unspecified other administrative actions, as demonstrated by (3) a Shutdown request to console/portal//Server/Shutdown.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by DSecRG · htmlremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/32922

This exploit demonstrates a CSRF vulnerability in Apache Geronimo Application Server, allowing an attacker to trigger a server shutdown via a crafted HTML form. The PoC leverages a directory traversal flaw to access administrative functionality without authentication.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Other
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apache Geronimo Application Server 2.1 through 2.1.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage or be tricked into submitting the form
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1089
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34562
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://issues.apache.org/jira/browse/GERONIMO-4597
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/34715
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502735/100/0/threaded
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://dsecrg.com/pages/vul/show.php?id=120

Scores

EPSS 0.0459
EPSS Percentile 89.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-352
Status published
Products (5)
apache/geronimo 2.1
apache/geronimo 2.1.1
apache/geronimo 2.1.2
apache/geronimo 2.1.3
org.apache.geronimo.plugins/console 0 - 2.1.4Maven
Published Apr 17, 2009
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026