How severe is CVE-2010-2940?

CVE-2010-2940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2940 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2940?

CVE-2010-2940 affects Fedoraproject Sssd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2940?

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

When was CVE-2010-2940 published?

CVE-2010-2940 was published on 2010-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2940

CVE-2010-2940 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Fedoraproject Sssd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Fedoraproject Sssd
Published: 2010-08-30
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The auth_send function in providers/ldap/ldap_auth.c in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.3.0, when LDAP authentication and anonymous bind are enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the authentication requirements of pam_authenticate via an empty password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2940?: The auth_send function in providers/ldap/ldap_auth.c in System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) 1.3.0, when LDAP authentication and anonymous bind are enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass the authentication requirements of pam_authenticate via an empty password.
How severe is CVE-2010-2940?: CVE-2010-2940 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2940 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2940?: CVE-2010-2940 affects Fedoraproject Sssd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2940?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2940 published?: CVE-2010-2940 was published on 2010-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:fedoraproject:sssd:1.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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