CVE-2010-2945

CVE-2010-2945 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Simone Rota Slim Simple Login Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-16.

Key facts

Description

The default configuration of SLiM before 1.3.2 places ./ (dot slash) at the beginning of the default_path option, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the current working directory, related to slim.conf and cfg.cpp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2945?
The default configuration of SLiM before 1.3.2 places ./ (dot slash) at the beginning of the default_path option, which might allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program in the current working directory, related to slim.conf and cfg.cpp.
How severe is CVE-2010-2945?
CVE-2010-2945 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2945 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (21st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2945?
CVE-2010-2945 primarily affects Simone Rota Slim Simple Login Manager. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2945?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2945 published?
CVE-2010-2945 was published on 2010-08-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (11)

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