How severe is CVE-2010-0284?

CVE-2010-0284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0284 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0284?

CVE-2010-0284 primarily affects Novell Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0284?

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-2010-0284 published?

CVE-2010-0284 was published on 2010-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0284

CVE-2010-0284 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Access Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Novell Access Manager
Published: 2010-06-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the getEntry method in the PortalModuleInstallManager component in a servlet in nps.jar in the Administration Console (aka Access Management Console) in Novell Access Manager 3.1 before 3.1.2-281 on Windows allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files with any contents, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a .. (dot dot) in a parameter, aka ZDI-CAN-678.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0284?: Directory traversal vulnerability in the getEntry method in the PortalModuleInstallManager component in a servlet in nps.jar in the Administration Console (aka Access Management Console) in Novell Access Manager 3.1 before 3.1.2-281 on Windows allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files with any contents, and consequently execute arbitrary code, via a .. (dot dot) in a parameter, aka ZDI-CAN-678.
How severe is CVE-2010-0284?: CVE-2010-0284 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0284 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0284?: CVE-2010-0284 primarily affects Novell Access Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0284?: 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-2010-0284 published?: CVE-2010-0284 was published on 2010-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:access_manager:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:access_manager:3.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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