How severe is CVE-2010-2361?

CVE-2010-2361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2361 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2361?

CVE-2010-2361 affects Winny. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2361?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-2361 published?

CVE-2010-2361 was published on 2010-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2361

CVE-2010-2361 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Winny with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Winny
Published: 2010-08-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Winny 2.0b7.1 and earlier does not properly process BBS information, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors that might lead to use of the product's host for DDoS attacks.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2361?: Winny 2.0b7.1 and earlier does not properly process BBS information, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors that might lead to use of the product's host for DDoS attacks.
How severe is CVE-2010-2361?: CVE-2010-2361 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2361 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2361?: CVE-2010-2361 affects Winny. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2361?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-2361 published?: CVE-2010-2361 was published on 2010-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:winny:winny:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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