How severe is CVE-2010-0388?

CVE-2010-0388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0388 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0388?

CVE-2010-0388 affects Sun Java System Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0388?

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-2010-0388 published?

CVE-2010-0388 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0388

CVE-2010-0388 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server
Published: 2010-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in the WebDAV implementation in webservd in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via format string specifiers in the encoding attribute of the XML declaration in a PROPFIND request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0388?: Format string vulnerability in the WebDAV implementation in webservd in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via format string specifiers in the encoding attribute of the XML declaration in a PROPFIND request.
How severe is CVE-2010-0388?: CVE-2010-0388 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0388 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0388?: CVE-2010-0388 affects Sun Java System Web Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0388?: 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-2010-0388 published?: CVE-2010-0388 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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