How severe is CVE-2010-0005?

CVE-2010-0005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0005 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0005?

CVE-2010-0005 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0005?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0005 published?

CVE-2010-0005 was published on 2010-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0005

CVE-2010-0005 is a high-severity vulnerability in Viewvc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Viewvc
Published: 2010-01-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

query.py in the query interface in ViewVC before 1.1.3 does not reject configurations that specify an unsupported authorizer for a root, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a query.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0005?: query.py in the query interface in ViewVC before 1.1.3 does not reject configurations that specify an unsupported authorizer for a root, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a query.
How severe is CVE-2010-0005?: CVE-2010-0005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0005 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0005?: CVE-2010-0005 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0005?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0005 published?: CVE-2010-0005 was published on 2010-01-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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