How severe is CVE-2010-1254?

CVE-2010-1254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1254 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1254?

CVE-2010-1254 affects Microsoft Open Xml File Format Converter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1254?

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

When was CVE-2010-1254 published?

CVE-2010-1254 was published on 2010-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1254

CVE-2010-1254 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Open Xml File Format Converter 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Open Xml File Format Converter
Published: 2010-06-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The installation for Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac sets insecure ACLs for the /Applications folder, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing the executable with a Trojan Horse, aka "Mac Office Open XML Permissions Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1254?: The installation for Microsoft Open XML File Format Converter for Mac sets insecure ACLs for the /Applications folder, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code by replacing the executable with a Trojan Horse, aka "Mac Office Open XML Permissions Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2010-1254?: CVE-2010-1254 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1254 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1254?: CVE-2010-1254 affects Microsoft Open Xml File Format Converter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1254?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1254 published?: CVE-2010-1254 was published on 2010-06-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:open_xml_file_format_converter:*:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*

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