How severe is CVE-2010-0750?

CVE-2010-0750 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0750 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0750?

CVE-2010-0750 affects Freedesktop Policykit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0750?

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

When was CVE-2010-0750 published?

CVE-2010-0750 was published on 2010-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0750

CVE-2010-0750 is a low-severity vulnerability in Freedesktop Policykit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Freedesktop Policykit
Published: 2010-04-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

pkexec.c in pkexec in libpolkit in PolicyKit 0.96 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the argument.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0750?: pkexec.c in pkexec in libpolkit in PolicyKit 0.96 allows local users to determine the existence of arbitrary files via the argument.
How severe is CVE-2010-0750?: CVE-2010-0750 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-0750 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0750?: CVE-2010-0750 affects Freedesktop Policykit. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0750?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0750 published?: CVE-2010-0750 was published on 2010-04-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:freedesktop:policykit:0.96:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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