How severe is CVE-2010-3028?

CVE-2010-3028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2010-3028 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3028?

CVE-2010-3028 affects Simon Philips Aardvertiser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3028?

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

When was CVE-2010-3028 published?

CVE-2010-3028 was published on 2010-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3028

CVE-2010-3028 is a low-severity vulnerability in Simon Philips Aardvertiser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Simon Philips Aardvertiser
Published: 2010-08-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Aardvertiser component before 2.2.1 for Joomla! uses insecure permissions (777) in unspecified folders, which allows local users to modify, create, or delete certain files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3028?: The Aardvertiser component before 2.2.1 for Joomla! uses insecure permissions (777) in unspecified folders, which allows local users to modify, create, or delete certain files.
How severe is CVE-2010-3028?: CVE-2010-3028 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-3028 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3028?: CVE-2010-3028 affects Simon Philips Aardvertiser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3028?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3028 published?: CVE-2010-3028 was published on 2010-08-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:simon_philips:aardvertiser:2.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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