How severe is CVE-2010-0389?

CVE-2010-0389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0389 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0389?

CVE-2010-0389 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0389?

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

When was CVE-2010-0389 published?

CVE-2010-0389 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0389

CVE-2010-0389 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server
Published: 2010-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an HTTP request that lacks a method token.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0389?: The admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an HTTP request that lacks a method token.
How severe is CVE-2010-0389?: CVE-2010-0389 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0389 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0389?: CVE-2010-0389 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0389?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0389 published?: CVE-2010-0389 was published on 2010-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://intevydis.blogspot.com/2010/01/sun-java-system-web-server-70-admin.html

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*

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