CVE-2010-2290
CVE-2010-2290 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mcafee Unified Threat Management Firewall Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Mcafee Unified Threat Management Firewall Firmware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/cgix/help in McAfee Unified Threat Management (UTM) Firewall (formerly SnapGear) firmware 3.0.0 through 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-2290?
- Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/cgix/help in McAfee Unified Threat Management (UTM) Firewall (formerly SnapGear) firmware 3.0.0 through 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2010-2290?
- CVE-2010-2290 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-2290 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-2290?
- CVE-2010-2290 primarily affects Mcafee Unified Threat Management Firewall Firmware. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-2290?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-2290 published?
- CVE-2010-2290 was published on 2010-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://ngenuity-is.com/advisories/2010/jun/9/mcafee-utm-firewall-help-cross-site-scripting/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40089
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40138
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511771/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024091
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1413
- https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10010
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:unified_threat_management_firewall_firmware:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:unified_threat_management_firewall_firmware:3.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mcafee:unified_threat_management_firewall_firmware:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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