How severe is CVE-2010-0962?

CVE-2010-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-0962 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0962?

CVE-2010-0962 primarily affects Apple Airport Express. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0962?

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

When was CVE-2010-0962 published?

CVE-2010-0962 was published on 2010-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0962

CVE-2010-0962 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Airport Express with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Airport Express
Published: 2010-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The FTP proxy server in Apple AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and Time Capsule with firmware 7.5 does not restrict the IP address and port specified in a PORT command from a client, which allows remote attackers to leverage intranet FTP servers for arbitrary TCP forwarding via a crafted PORT command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0962?: The FTP proxy server in Apple AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, and Time Capsule with firmware 7.5 does not restrict the IP address and port specified in a PORT command from a client, which allows remote attackers to leverage intranet FTP servers for arbitrary TCP forwarding via a crafted PORT command.
How severe is CVE-2010-0962?: CVE-2010-0962 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-0962 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0962?: CVE-2010-0962 primarily affects Apple Airport Express. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0962?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-0962 published?: CVE-2010-0962 was published on 2010-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_express:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:airport_extreme:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:time_capsule:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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