How severe is CVE-2010-2953?

CVE-2010-2953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2953 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2953?

CVE-2010-2953 affects Apache Couchdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2953?

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

When was CVE-2010-2953 published?

CVE-2010-2953 was published on 2010-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2953

CVE-2010-2953 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Couchdb 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (44th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Couchdb
Published: 2010-09-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Debian GNU/Linux patch for the couchdb script in CouchDB 0.8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted shared library in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2953?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in a certain Debian GNU/Linux patch for the couchdb script in CouchDB 0.8.0 allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted shared library in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-2953?: CVE-2010-2953 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2953 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (44th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2953?: CVE-2010-2953 affects Apache Couchdb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2953?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2953 published?: CVE-2010-2953 was published on 2010-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:couchdb:0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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