How severe is CVE-2010-0557?

CVE-2010-0557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0557 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0557?

CVE-2010-0557 affects Ibm Cognos Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0557?

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-2010-0557 published?

CVE-2010-0557 was published on 2010-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0557

CVE-2010-0557 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cognos Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 51% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 51% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Cognos Express
Published: 2010-02-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM Cognos Express 9.0 allows attackers to obtain unspecified access to the Tomcat Manager component, and cause a denial of service, by leveraging hardcoded credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0557?: IBM Cognos Express 9.0 allows attackers to obtain unspecified access to the Tomcat Manager component, and cause a denial of service, by leveraging hardcoded credentials.
How severe is CVE-2010-0557?: CVE-2010-0557 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0557 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 51% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0557?: CVE-2010-0557 affects Ibm Cognos Express. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0557?: 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-2010-0557 published?: CVE-2010-0557 was published on 2010-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cognos_express:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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