How severe is CVE-2010-0118?

CVE-2010-0118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0118 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0118?

CVE-2010-0118 primarily affects Becauseinter Bournal. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0118?

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

When was CVE-2010-0118 published?

CVE-2010-0118 was published on 2010-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0118

CVE-2010-0118 is a low-severity vulnerability in Becauseinter Bournal with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Becauseinter Bournal
Published: 2010-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Bournal before 1.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified temporary files associated with a --hack_the_gibson update check.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0118?: Bournal before 1.4.1 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on unspecified temporary files associated with a --hack_the_gibson update check.
How severe is CVE-2010-0118?: CVE-2010-0118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.3, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0118 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0118?: CVE-2010-0118 primarily affects Becauseinter Bournal. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0118?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0118 published?: CVE-2010-0118 was published on 2010-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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