How severe is CVE-2010-0976?

CVE-2010-0976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-0976 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0976?

CVE-2010-0976 primarily affects Acidcat Acidcat Cms. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0976?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0976 published?

CVE-2010-0976 was published on 2010-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0976

CVE-2010-0976 is a high-severity vulnerability in Acidcat Acidcat Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Acidcat Acidcat Cms
Published: 2010-03-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Acidcat CMS 3.5.x does not prevent access to install.asp after installation finishes, which might allow remote attackers to restart the installation process and have unspecified other impact via requests to install.asp and other install_*.asp scripts. NOTE: the final installation screen states "Important: you must now delete all files beginning with 'install' from the root directory."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0976?: Acidcat CMS 3.5.x does not prevent access to install.asp after installation finishes, which might allow remote attackers to restart the installation process and have unspecified other impact via requests to install.asp and other install_*.asp scripts. NOTE: the final installation screen states "Important: you must now delete all files beginning with 'install' from the root directory."
How severe is CVE-2010-0976?: CVE-2010-0976 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-0976 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0976?: CVE-2010-0976 primarily affects Acidcat Acidcat Cms. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0976?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0976 published?: CVE-2010-0976 was published on 2010-03-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:acidcat:acidcat_cms:3.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acidcat:acidcat_cms:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acidcat:acidcat_cms:3.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:acidcat:acidcat_cms:3.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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