How severe is CVE-2010-0268?

CVE-2010-0268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0268 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0268?

CVE-2010-0268 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0268?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0268 published?

CVE-2010-0268 was published on 2010-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0268

CVE-2010-0268 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Media Player with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 20% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 20% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Windows Media Player
Published: 2010-04-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows Media Player ActiveX control in Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content, aka "Media Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0268?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Windows Media Player ActiveX control in Windows Media Player (WMP) 9 on Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and XP SP2 and SP3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted media content, aka "Media Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-0268?: CVE-2010-0268 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0268 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 20% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0268?: CVE-2010-0268 primarily affects Microsoft Windows Media Player. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0268?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0268 published?: CVE-2010-0268 was published on 2010-04-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_media_player:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*

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