How severe is CVE-2010-0825?

CVE-2010-0825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0825 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0825?

CVE-2010-0825 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0825?

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

When was CVE-2010-0825 published?

CVE-2010-0825 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0825

CVE-2010-0825 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Emacs with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Gnu Emacs
Published: 2010-04-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

lib-src/movemail.c in movemail in emacs 22 and 23 allows local users to read, modify, or delete arbitrary mailbox files via a symlink attack, related to improper file-permission checks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0825?: lib-src/movemail.c in movemail in emacs 22 and 23 allows local users to read, modify, or delete arbitrary mailbox files via a symlink attack, related to improper file-permission checks.
How severe is CVE-2010-0825?: CVE-2010-0825 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0825 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0825?: CVE-2010-0825 primarily affects Gnu Emacs. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0825?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0825 published?: CVE-2010-0825 was published on 2010-04-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:22.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:22.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:22.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:emacs:23.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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