How severe is CVE-2010-0736?

CVE-2010-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0736 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0736?

CVE-2010-0736 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0736?

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

When was CVE-2010-0736 published?

CVE-2010-0736 was published on 2010-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0736

CVE-2010-0736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Viewvc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Viewvc
Published: 2010-03-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the view_queryform function in lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC before 1.0.10, and 1.1.x before 1.1.4, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via "user-provided input."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0736?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the view_queryform function in lib/viewvc.py in ViewVC before 1.0.10, and 1.1.x before 1.1.4, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via "user-provided input."
How severe is CVE-2010-0736?: CVE-2010-0736 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0736 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0736?: CVE-2010-0736 primarily affects Viewvc. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0736?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0736 published?: CVE-2010-0736 was published on 2010-03-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:viewvc:viewvc:1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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