CVE-2010-3718

CVE-2010-3718 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Tomcat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.0.x, and 5.5.x, when running within a SecurityManager, does not make the ServletContext attribute read-only, which allows local web applications to read or write files outside of the intended working directory, as demonstrated using a directory traversal attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3718?
Apache Tomcat 7.0.0 through 7.0.3, 6.0.x, and 5.5.x, when running within a SecurityManager, does not make the ServletContext attribute read-only, which allows local web applications to read or write files outside of the intended working directory, as demonstrated using a directory traversal attack.
How severe is CVE-2010-3718?
CVE-2010-3718 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2010-3718 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3718?
CVE-2010-3718 primarily affects Apache Tomcat. In total, 63 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3718?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3718 published?
CVE-2010-3718 was published on 2011-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (63)

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