How severe is CVE-2010-2974?

CVE-2010-2974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-2974 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2974?

CVE-2010-2974 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Archestra Configuration Access Component Activex Control. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2974?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-2974 published?

CVE-2010-2974 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2974

CVE-2010-2974 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Invensys Wonderware Archestra Configuration Access Component Activex Control with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Invensys Wonderware Archestra Configuration Access Component Activex Control
Published: 2010-08-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IConfigurationAccess interface in the Invensys Wonderware Archestra ConfigurationAccessComponent ActiveX control in Wonderware Application Server (WAS) before 3.1 SP2 P01, as used in the Wonderware Archestra Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and the InFusion Integrated Engineering Environment (IEE), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the first argument to the UnsubscribeData method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2974?: Stack-based buffer overflow in the IConfigurationAccess interface in the Invensys Wonderware Archestra ConfigurationAccessComponent ActiveX control in Wonderware Application Server (WAS) before 3.1 SP2 P01, as used in the Wonderware Archestra Integrated Development Environment (IDE) and the InFusion Integrated Engineering Environment (IEE), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the first argument to the UnsubscribeData method.
How severe is CVE-2010-2974?: CVE-2010-2974 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-2974 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2974?: CVE-2010-2974 primarily affects Invensys Wonderware Archestra Configuration Access Component Activex Control. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2974?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-2974 published?: CVE-2010-2974 was published on 2010-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_archestra_configuration_access_component_activex_control:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:invensys:wonderware_application_server:3.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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