How severe is CVE-2010-3490?

CVE-2010-3490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3490 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3490?

CVE-2010-3490 affects Sangoma Freepbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3490?

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

When was CVE-2010-3490 published?

CVE-2010-3490 was published on 2010-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3490

CVE-2010-3490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sangoma Freepbx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Sangoma Freepbx
Published: 2010-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in page.recordings.php in the System Recordings component in the configuration interface in FreePBX 2.8.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the usersnum parameter to admin/config.php, as demonstrated by creating a .php file under the web root.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3490?: Directory traversal vulnerability in page.recordings.php in the System Recordings component in the configuration interface in FreePBX 2.8.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated administrators to create arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the usersnum parameter to admin/config.php, as demonstrated by creating a .php file under the web root.
How severe is CVE-2010-3490?: CVE-2010-3490 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3490 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3490?: CVE-2010-3490 affects Sangoma Freepbx. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3490?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3490 published?: CVE-2010-3490 was published on 2010-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sangoma:freepbx:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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