CVE-2010-3156

CVE-2010-3156 is a medium-severity vulnerability in K2top K2editor 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

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in K2 K2Editor before 1.5.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3156?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in K2 K2Editor before 1.5.9 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse executable file in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-3156?
CVE-2010-3156 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3156 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3156?
CVE-2010-3156 affects K2top K2editor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3156?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3156 published?
CVE-2010-3156 was published on 2010-10-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)