How severe is CVE-2010-1598?

CVE-2010-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1598?

CVE-2010-1598 affects Silisoftware Phpthumb(). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1598?

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

When was CVE-2010-1598 published?

CVE-2010-1598 was published on 2010-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1598

CVE-2010-1598 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Silisoftware Phpthumb() with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Silisoftware Phpthumb()
Published: 2010-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

phpThumb.php in phpThumb() 1.7.9 and possibly other versions, when ImageMagick is installed, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the fltr[] parameter, as discovered in the wild in April 2010. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1598?: phpThumb.php in phpThumb() 1.7.9 and possibly other versions, when ImageMagick is installed, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via the fltr[] parameter, as discovered in the wild in April 2010. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-1598?: CVE-2010-1598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1598?: CVE-2010-1598 affects Silisoftware Phpthumb(). See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1598?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1598 published?: CVE-2010-1598 was published on 2010-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:silisoftware:phpthumb\(\):1.7.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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