How severe is CVE-2010-1678?

CVE-2010-1678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2010-1678 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1678?

CVE-2010-1678 primarily affects Osgeo Mapserver. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1678?

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-2010-1678 published?

CVE-2010-1678 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1678

CVE-2010-1678 is a high-severity vulnerability in Osgeo Mapserver with a CVSS 3.x 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 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Osgeo Mapserver
Published: 2019-10-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Mapserver 5.2, 5.4 and 5.6 before 5.6.5-2 improperly validates symbol index values during Mapfile parsing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1678?: Mapserver 5.2, 5.4 and 5.6 before 5.6.5-2 improperly validates symbol index values during Mapfile parsing.
How severe is CVE-2010-1678?: CVE-2010-1678 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2010-1678 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1678?: CVE-2010-1678 primarily affects Osgeo Mapserver. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1678?: 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-2010-1678 published?: CVE-2010-1678 was published on 2019-10-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:mapserver:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:mapserver:5.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:osgeo:mapserver:5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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