How severe is CVE-2010-2656?

CVE-2010-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2656?

CVE-2010-2656 primarily affects Ibm Advanced Management Module. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2656?

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

When was CVE-2010-2656 published?

CVE-2010-2656 was published on 2010-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2656

CVE-2010-2656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Advanced Management Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Advanced Management Module
Published: 2010-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The IBM BladeCenter with Advanced Management Module (AMM) firmware build ID BPET48L, and possibly other versions before 4.7 and 5.0, stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download (1) logs or (2) core files via direct requests, as demonstrated by a request for private/sdc.tgz.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2656?: The IBM BladeCenter with Advanced Management Module (AMM) firmware build ID BPET48L, and possibly other versions before 4.7 and 5.0, stores sensitive information under the web root with insufficient access control, which allows remote attackers to download (1) logs or (2) core files via direct requests, as demonstrated by a request for private/sdc.tgz.
How severe is CVE-2010-2656?: CVE-2010-2656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2656?: CVE-2010-2656 primarily affects Ibm Advanced Management Module. In total, 37 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2656 published?: CVE-2010-2656 was published on 2010-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (37)

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