How severe is CVE-2010-2103?

CVE-2010-2103 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2103 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2103?

CVE-2010-2103 primarily affects Apache Axis2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2103?

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

When was CVE-2010-2103 published?

CVE-2010-2103 was published on 2010-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2103

CVE-2010-2103 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Axis2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Apache Axis2
Published: 2010-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in axis2-admin/axis2-admin/engagingglobally in the administration console in Apache Axis2/Java 1.4.1, 1.5.1, and possibly other versions, as used in SAP Business Objects 12, 3com IMC, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the modules parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2103?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in axis2-admin/axis2-admin/engagingglobally in the administration console in Apache Axis2/Java 1.4.1, 1.5.1, and possibly other versions, as used in SAP Business Objects 12, 3com IMC, and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the modules parameter. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-2103?: CVE-2010-2103 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2103 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2103?: CVE-2010-2103 primarily affects Apache Axis2. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2103?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2103 published?: CVE-2010-2103 was published on 2010-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apache:axis2:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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