How severe is CVE-2010-2518?

CVE-2010-2518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-2518 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2518?

CVE-2010-2518 primarily affects Ibm P8 Content Engine. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2518?

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-2010-2518 published?

CVE-2010-2518 was published on 2010-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2518

CVE-2010-2518 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm P8 Content Engine 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm P8 Content Engine
Published: 2010-06-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the P8 Content Engine (P8CE) 4.5.1 before FP3 and the P8 Content Search Engine (P8CSE) before 4.5.0 FP3 and 4.5.1 before FP1, as used in IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager (CM) and FileNet P8 Business Process Manager (BPM), allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2518?: Unspecified vulnerability in the P8 Content Engine (P8CE) 4.5.1 before FP3 and the P8 Content Search Engine (P8CSE) before 4.5.0 FP3 and 4.5.1 before FP1, as used in IBM FileNet P8 Content Manager (CM) and FileNet P8 Business Process Manager (BPM), allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unknown vectors. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-2518?: CVE-2010-2518 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-2518 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2518?: CVE-2010-2518 primarily affects Ibm P8 Content Engine. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2518?: 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-2010-2518 published?: CVE-2010-2518 was published on 2010-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:p8_content_engine:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:p8_content_engine:4.5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:p8_content_engine:4.5.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:p8_content_search_engine:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:p8_content_search_engine:4.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:p8_content_search_engine:4.5.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:p8_content_search_engine:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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