How severe is CVE-2010-1129?

CVE-2010-1129 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-1129 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1129?

CVE-2010-1129 primarily affects Php. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1129?

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-2010-1129 published?

CVE-2010-1129 was published on 2010-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1129

CVE-2010-1129 is a high-severity vulnerability in Php 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Php
Published: 2010-03-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The safe_mode implementation in PHP before 5.2.13 does not properly handle directory pathnames that lack a trailing / (slash) character, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to use of the tempnam function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1129?: The safe_mode implementation in PHP before 5.2.13 does not properly handle directory pathnames that lack a trailing / (slash) character, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via vectors related to use of the tempnam function.
How severe is CVE-2010-1129?: CVE-2010-1129 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-1129 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1129?: CVE-2010-1129 primarily affects Php. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1129?: 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-2010-1129 published?: CVE-2010-1129 was published on 2010-03-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:php:php:5.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Threat intelligence

Threat-intel indicators referencing this CVE:

82.199.197.245 (ipv4-addr)
58.221.244.34 (ipv4-addr)
121.164.135.251 (ipv4-addr)
76.133.97.153 (ipv4-addr)
223.82.97.51 (ipv4-addr)
183.6.115.88 (ipv4-addr)
171.100.156.38 (ipv4-addr)
116.232.75.154 (ipv4-addr)