How severe is CVE-2010-3893?

CVE-2010-3893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-3893 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3893?

CVE-2010-3893 primarily affects Ibm Omnifind. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3893?

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-2010-3893 published?

CVE-2010-3893 was published on 2010-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3893

CVE-2010-3893 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Omnifind 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Omnifind
Published: 2010-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The administrator interface in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.x and 9.x does not restrict use of a session ID (aka SID) value to a single IP address, which allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary administrative actions by leveraging cookie theft, related to a "session impersonation" issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3893?: The administrator interface in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.x and 9.x does not restrict use of a session ID (aka SID) value to a single IP address, which allows remote attackers to perform arbitrary administrative actions by leveraging cookie theft, related to a "session impersonation" issue.
How severe is CVE-2010-3893?: CVE-2010-3893 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-3893 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3893?: CVE-2010-3893 primarily affects Ibm Omnifind. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3893?: 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-2010-3893 published?: CVE-2010-3893 was published on 2010-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:8.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:8.4:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:8.5:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:9.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:9.1:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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