How severe is CVE-2010-2086?

CVE-2010-2086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2086?

CVE-2010-2086 primarily affects Apache Myfaces. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2086?

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

When was CVE-2010-2086 published?

CVE-2010-2086 was published on 2010-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2086

CVE-2010-2086 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Myfaces with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Myfaces
Published: 2010-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Apache MyFaces 1.1.7 and 1.2.8, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server and other applications, does not properly handle an unencrypted view state, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or execute arbitrary Expression Language (EL) statements via vectors that involve modifying the serialized view object.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2086?: Apache MyFaces 1.1.7 and 1.2.8, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server and other applications, does not properly handle an unencrypted view state, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or execute arbitrary Expression Language (EL) statements via vectors that involve modifying the serialized view object.
How severe is CVE-2010-2086?: CVE-2010-2086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2086?: CVE-2010-2086 primarily affects Apache Myfaces. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2086 published?: CVE-2010-2086 was published on 2010-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:myfaces:1.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:myfaces:1.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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