How severe is CVE-2010-0227?

CVE-2010-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0227 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0227?

CVE-2010-0227 primarily affects Verbatim Corporate Secure. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0227?

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

When was CVE-2010-0227 published?

CVE-2010-0227 was published on 2010-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0227

CVE-2010-0227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Verbatim Corporate Secure with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Verbatim Corporate Secure
Published: 2010-01-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Verbatim Corporate Secure and Corporate Secure FIPS Edition USB flash drives validate passwords with a program running on the host computer rather than the device hardware, which allows physically proximate attackers to access the cleartext drive contents via a modified program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0227?: Verbatim Corporate Secure and Corporate Secure FIPS Edition USB flash drives validate passwords with a program running on the host computer rather than the device hardware, which allows physically proximate attackers to access the cleartext drive contents via a modified program.
How severe is CVE-2010-0227?: CVE-2010-0227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0227 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0227?: CVE-2010-0227 primarily affects Verbatim Corporate Secure. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0227 published?: CVE-2010-0227 was published on 2010-01-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:h:verbatim:corporate_secure:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:verbatim:corporate_secure:*:*:*:*:fips:*:*:*

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