How severe is CVE-2010-1163?

CVE-2010-1163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1163?

CVE-2010-1163 primarily affects Todd Miller Sudo. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1163?

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

When was CVE-2010-1163 published?

CVE-2010-1163 was published on 2010-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1163

CVE-2010-1163 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Todd Miller Sudo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Todd Miller Sudo
Published: 2010-04-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The command matching functionality in sudo 1.6.8 through 1.7.2p5 does not properly handle when a file in the current working directory has the same name as a pseudo-command in the sudoers file and the PATH contains an entry for ".", which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a Trojan horse executable, as demonstrated using sudoedit, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0426.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1163?: The command matching functionality in sudo 1.6.8 through 1.7.2p5 does not properly handle when a file in the current working directory has the same name as a pseudo-command in the sudoers file and the PATH contains an entry for ".", which allows local users to execute arbitrary commands via a Trojan horse executable, as demonstrated using sudoedit, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0426.
How severe is CVE-2010-1163?: CVE-2010-1163 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1163?: CVE-2010-1163 primarily affects Todd Miller Sudo. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1163 published?: CVE-2010-1163 was published on 2010-04-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8_p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8_p2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8_p5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8_p7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8_p8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8_p9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8_p12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.8p7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.9_p17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.9_p18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.9_p19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.9_p20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.9_p21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.6.9_p22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.2p1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.2p2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.2p3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:todd_miller:sudo:1.7.2p4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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