How severe is CVE-2010-3486?

CVE-2010-3486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3486 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-2010-3486?

CVE-2010-3486 affects Smartertools Smartermail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3486?

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

When was CVE-2010-3486 published?

CVE-2010-3486 was published on 2010-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3486

CVE-2010-3486 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Smartertools Smartermail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-22.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Smartertools Smartermail
Published: 2010-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in FileStorageUpload.ashx in SmarterMail 7.1.3876 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a (1) ../ (dot dot slash), (2) %5C (encoded backslash), or (3) %255c (double-encoded backslash) in the name parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3486?: Directory traversal vulnerability in FileStorageUpload.ashx in SmarterMail 7.1.3876 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a (1) ../ (dot dot slash), (2) %5C (encoded backslash), or (3) %255c (double-encoded backslash) in the name parameter.
How severe is CVE-2010-3486?: CVE-2010-3486 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3486 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-2010-3486?: CVE-2010-3486 affects Smartertools Smartermail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3486?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3486 published?: CVE-2010-3486 was published on 2010-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:smartertools:smartermail:7.1.3876:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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