How severe is CVE-2010-0154?

CVE-2010-0154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0154 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0154?

CVE-2010-0154 primarily affects Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System Virtual Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0154?

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

When was CVE-2010-0154 published?

CVE-2010-0154 was published on 2010-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0154

CVE-2010-0154 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System Virtual Appliance with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (67th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System Virtual Appliance
Published: 2010-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in sla/index.php in the Local Management Interface (LMI) on the IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System (PNMSS) appliance with firmware before 2.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the l parameter, related to an "Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0154?: Directory traversal vulnerability in sla/index.php in the Local Management Interface (LMI) on the IBM Proventia Network Mail Security System (PNMSS) appliance with firmware before 2.5 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the l parameter, related to an "Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0154?: CVE-2010-0154 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0154 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (67th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0154?: CVE-2010-0154 primarily affects Ibm Proventia Network Mail Security System Virtual Appliance. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0154?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0154 published?: CVE-2010-0154 was published on 2010-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system_virtual_appliance:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:proventia_network_mail_security_system_virtual_appliance_firmware:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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