How severe is CVE-2010-2502?

CVE-2010-2502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-2502 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2502?

CVE-2010-2502 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2502?

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

When was CVE-2010-2502 published?

CVE-2010-2502 was published on 2010-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2502

CVE-2010-2502 is a high-severity vulnerability in Splunk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Splunk
Published: 2010-06-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Splunk 4.0 through 4.0.10 and 4.1 through 4.1.1 allow (1) remote attackers to read arbitrary files, aka SPL-31194; (2) remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary files, aka SPL-31063; or (3) have an unknown impact via redirects, aka SPL-31067.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2502?: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Splunk 4.0 through 4.0.10 and 4.1 through 4.1.1 allow (1) remote attackers to read arbitrary files, aka SPL-31194; (2) remote authenticated users to modify arbitrary files, aka SPL-31063; or (3) have an unknown impact via redirects, aka SPL-31067.
How severe is CVE-2010-2502?: CVE-2010-2502 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2502 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2502?: CVE-2010-2502 primarily affects Splunk. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2502?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-2502 published?: CVE-2010-2502 was published on 2010-06-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.splunk.com/view/SP-CAAAFGD

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.0.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:splunk:splunk:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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