CVE-2010-0792

CVE-2010-0792 is a low-severity vulnerability in Thibault Godouet Fcron with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-59.

Key facts

• Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-59
• Affected product: Thibault Godouet Fcron
• Published: 2010-03-05
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

fcrontab in fcron before 3.0.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0792?

fcrontab in fcron before 3.0.5 allows local users to read arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file.

How severe is CVE-2010-0792?

CVE-2010-0792 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-0792 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0792?

CVE-2010-0792 primarily affects Thibault Godouet Fcron. In total, 34 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0792?

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

When was CVE-2010-0792 published?

CVE-2010-0792 was published on 2010-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://fcron.free.fr/
• http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-March/038150.html
• http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Mar/97
• http://secunia.com/advisories/38796
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39195
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1023677
• http://www.osvdb.org/62718
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/509873/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38531
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0730
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56680

Affected products (34)

• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.9.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:2.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:thibault_godouet:fcron:3.0.3:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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