How severe is CVE-2010-3038?

CVE-2010-3038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-3038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3038?

CVE-2010-3038 primarily affects Cisco Unified Videoconferencing System 5110 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3038?

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-2010-3038 published?

CVE-2010-3038 was published on 2010-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3038

CVE-2010-3038 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Unified Videoconferencing System 5110 Firmware with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Unified Videoconferencing System 5110 Firmware
Published: 2010-11-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Unified Videoconferencing (UVC) System 5110 and 5115, when the Linux operating system is used, has a default password for the (1) root, (2) cs, and (3) develop accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the (a) FTP or (b) SSH daemon, aka Bug ID CSCti54008.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3038?: Cisco Unified Videoconferencing (UVC) System 5110 and 5115, when the Linux operating system is used, has a default password for the (1) root, (2) cs, and (3) develop accounts, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via the (a) FTP or (b) SSH daemon, aka Bug ID CSCti54008.
How severe is CVE-2010-3038?: CVE-2010-3038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-3038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3038?: CVE-2010-3038 primarily affects Cisco Unified Videoconferencing System 5110 Firmware. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3038?: 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-2010-3038 published?: CVE-2010-3038 was published on 2010-11-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_videoconferencing_system_5110_firmware:7.0.1.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:unified_videoconferencing_system_5115_firmware:7.0.1.13.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_videoconferencing_system_5110:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:cisco:unified_videoconferencing_system_5115:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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