How severe is CVE-2010-2779?

CVE-2010-2779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2779 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2779?

CVE-2010-2779 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2779?

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

When was CVE-2010-2779 published?

CVE-2010-2779 was published on 2011-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2779

CVE-2010-2779 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Groupwise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Novell Groupwise
Published: 2011-01-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebAccess in Novell GroupWise 8.x before 8.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted message, related to "replies."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2779?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebAccess in Novell GroupWise 8.x before 8.0 SP2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted message, related to "replies."
How severe is CVE-2010-2779?: CVE-2010-2779 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2779 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2779?: CVE-2010-2779 primarily affects Novell Groupwise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2779?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2779 published?: CVE-2010-2779 was published on 2011-01-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:novell:groupwise:8.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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