How severe is CVE-2010-2535?

CVE-2010-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-2535 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2535?

CVE-2010-2535 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2535?

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

When was CVE-2010-2535 published?

CVE-2010-2535 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2535

CVE-2010-2535 is a low-severity vulnerability in Joomla Joomla! with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5. 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-79.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Joomla Joomla!
Published: 2010-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Back End in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.20 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via administrator screens.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2535?: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in the Back End in Joomla! 1.5.x before 1.5.20 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via administrator screens.
How severe is CVE-2010-2535?: CVE-2010-2535 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.5, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-2535 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2535?: CVE-2010-2535 primarily affects Joomla Joomla!. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2535?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2535 published?: CVE-2010-2535 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.15:rc:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:joomla:joomla\!:1.5.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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