How severe is CVE-2010-2246?

CVE-2010-2246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2246 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2246?

CVE-2010-2246 primarily affects Feh Project Feh. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2246?

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

When was CVE-2010-2246 published?

CVE-2010-2246 was published on 2011-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2246

CVE-2010-2246 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Feh Project Feh with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Feh Project Feh
Published: 2011-05-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

feh before 1.8, when the --wget-timestamp option is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2246?: feh before 1.8, when the --wget-timestamp option is enabled, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in a URL.
How severe is CVE-2010-2246?: CVE-2010-2246 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2246 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2246?: CVE-2010-2246 primarily affects Feh Project Feh. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2246?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2246 published?: CVE-2010-2246 was published on 2011-05-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:0.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:0.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:0.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:0.9.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.2.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.2.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:feh_project:feh:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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