How severe is CVE-2010-2713?

CVE-2010-2713 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2713?

CVE-2010-2713 primarily affects Nalin Dahyabhai Vte. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2713?

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

When was CVE-2010-2713 published?

CVE-2010-2713 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2713

CVE-2010-2713 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nalin Dahyabhai Vte with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Nalin Dahyabhai Vte
Published: 2010-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The vte_sequence_handler_window_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-terminal, does not properly handle escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain potentially sensitive information via a (1) window title or (2) icon title sequence. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2003-0070 regression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2713?: The vte_sequence_handler_window_manipulation function in vteseq.c in libvte (aka libvte9) in VTE 0.25.1 and earlier, as used in gnome-terminal, does not properly handle escape sequences, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or obtain potentially sensitive information via a (1) window title or (2) icon title sequence. NOTE: this issue exists because of a CVE-2003-0070 regression.
How severe is CVE-2010-2713?: CVE-2010-2713 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2713?: CVE-2010-2713 primarily affects Nalin Dahyabhai Vte. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2713?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2713 published?: CVE-2010-2713 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.11.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.14.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.16.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.17.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.20.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.22.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:nalin_dahyabhai:vte:0.24.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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