How severe is CVE-2010-2791?

CVE-2010-2791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2791 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2791?

CVE-2010-2791 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2791?

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

When was CVE-2010-2791 published?

CVE-2010-2791 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2791

CVE-2010-2791 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Http Server 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Apache Http Server
Published: 2010-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mod_proxy in httpd in Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9, when running on Unix, does not close the backend connection if a timeout occurs when reading a response from a persistent connection, which allows remote attackers to obtain a potentially sensitive response intended for a different client in opportunistic circumstances via a normal HTTP request. NOTE: this is the same issue as CVE-2010-2068, but for a different OS and set of affected versions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2791?: mod_proxy in httpd in Apache HTTP Server 2.2.9, when running on Unix, does not close the backend connection if a timeout occurs when reading a response from a persistent connection, which allows remote attackers to obtain a potentially sensitive response intended for a different client in opportunistic circumstances via a normal HTTP request. NOTE: this is the same issue as CVE-2010-2068, but for a different OS and set of affected versions.
How severe is CVE-2010-2791?: CVE-2010-2791 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2791 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2791?: CVE-2010-2791 affects Apache Http Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2791?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2791 published?: CVE-2010-2791 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:http_server:2.2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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