How severe is CVE-2010-0039?

CVE-2010-0039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0039 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0039?

CVE-2010-0039 primarily affects Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0039?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-0039 published?

CVE-2010-0039 was published on 2010-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0039

CVE-2010-0039 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. 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: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware
Published: 2010-12-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Application-Level Gateway (ALG) on the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware before 7.5.2 modifies PORT commands in incoming FTP traffic, which allows remote attackers to use the device's IP address for arbitrary intranet TCP traffic by leveraging write access to an intranet FTP server.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0039?: The Application-Level Gateway (ALG) on the Apple Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme Base Station, and AirPort Express Base Station with firmware before 7.5.2 modifies PORT commands in incoming FTP traffic, which allows remote attackers to use the device's IP address for arbitrary intranet TCP traffic by leveraging write access to an intranet FTP server.
How severe is CVE-2010-0039?: CVE-2010-0039 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0039 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0039?: CVE-2010-0039 primarily affects Apple Airport Express Base Station Firmware. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0039?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0039 published?: CVE-2010-0039 was published on 2010-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:3.84:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:7.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express_base_station_firmware:7.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_extreme_base_station_firmware:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_extreme_base_station_firmware:5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_extreme:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:time_capsule:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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