How severe is CVE-2010-0143?

CVE-2010-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0143 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0143?

CVE-2010-0143 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0143?

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-2010-0143 published?

CVE-2010-0143 was published on 2010-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0143

CVE-2010-0143 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance
Published: 2010-02-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the administrative interface in the embedded HTTPS server on the Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance 6.2.x before 6.2.9.1 and 6.5.x before 6.5.2, and the IronPort PostX MAP before 6.2.9.1, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors, aka IronPort Bug 65921.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0143?: Unspecified vulnerability in the administrative interface in the embedded HTTPS server on the Cisco IronPort Encryption Appliance 6.2.x before 6.2.9.1 and 6.5.x before 6.5.2, and the IronPort PostX MAP before 6.2.9.1, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unknown vectors, aka IronPort Bug 65921.
How severe is CVE-2010-0143?: CVE-2010-0143 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0143 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0143?: CVE-2010-0143 primarily affects Cisco Ironport Encryption Appliance. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0143?: 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-2010-0143 published?: CVE-2010-0143 was published on 2010-02-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (17)

cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.2.7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_encryption_appliance:6.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:ironport_postx:6.2.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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