CVE-2010-1575

CVE-2010-1575 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cisco Content Services Switch 11500 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% (74th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Cisco Content Services Switch 11500
• Published: 2010-07-06
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Cisco Content Services Switch (CSS) 11500 with software 08.20.1.01 conveys authentication data through ClientCert-* headers but does not delete client-supplied ClientCert-* headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted header data, as demonstrated by a ClientCert-Subject-CN header, aka Bug ID CSCsz04690.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1575?

The Cisco Content Services Switch (CSS) 11500 with software 08.20.1.01 conveys authentication data through ClientCert-* headers but does not delete client-supplied ClientCert-* headers, which might allow remote attackers to bypass authentication via crafted header data, as demonstrated by a ClientCert-Subject-CN header, aka Bug ID CSCsz04690.

How severe is CVE-2010-1575?

CVE-2010-1575 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-1575 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1575?

CVE-2010-1575 affects Cisco Content Services Switch 11500. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1575?

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-2010-1575 published?

CVE-2010-1575 was published on 2010-07-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://osvdb.org/66091
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1024167
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/512144/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41315
• http://www.vsecurity.com/resources/advisory/20100702-1/

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:h:cisco:content_services_switch_11500:08.20.1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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