How severe is CVE-2010-3896?

CVE-2010-3896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-3896 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3896?

CVE-2010-3896 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-2010-3896?

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-2010-3896 published?

CVE-2010-3896 was published on 2010-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3896

CVE-2010-3896 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Omnifind
Published: 2010-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ESSearchApplication directory tree in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.x and 9.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to modify the server configuration via a request to palette.do.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3896?: The ESSearchApplication directory tree in IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.x and 9.x does not require authentication, which allows remote attackers to modify the server configuration via a request to palette.do.
How severe is CVE-2010-3896?: CVE-2010-3896 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-3896 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3896?: CVE-2010-3896 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-2010-3896?: 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-2010-3896 published?: CVE-2010-3896 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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