How severe is CVE-2010-3742?

CVE-2010-3742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-3742 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3742?

CVE-2010-3742 affects Dustincowell Free Simple Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3742?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-3742 published?

CVE-2010-3742 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3742

CVE-2010-3742 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dustincowell Free Simple Cms with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Dustincowell Free Simple Cms
Published: 2010-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in themes/default/index.php in Free Simple CMS 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) meta or (2) phpincdir parameter, a different issue than CVE-2010-3307.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3742?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in themes/default/index.php in Free Simple CMS 1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the (1) meta or (2) phpincdir parameter, a different issue than CVE-2010-3307.
How severe is CVE-2010-3742?: CVE-2010-3742 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-3742 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3742?: CVE-2010-3742 affects Dustincowell Free Simple Cms. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3742?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-3742 published?: CVE-2010-3742 was published on 2010-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dustincowell:free_simple_cms:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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