How severe is CVE-2010-3899?

CVE-2010-3899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3899?

CVE-2010-3899 primarily affects Ibm Omnifind. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3899?

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

When was CVE-2010-3899 published?

CVE-2010-3899 was published on 2010-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3899

CVE-2010-3899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Omnifind with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Ibm Omnifind
Published: 2010-11-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.x and 9.x performs web crawls with an unlimited recursion depth, which allows remote web servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted series of documents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3899?: IBM OmniFind Enterprise Edition 8.x and 9.x performs web crawls with an unlimited recursion depth, which allows remote web servers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted series of documents.
How severe is CVE-2010-3899?: CVE-2010-3899 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3899?: CVE-2010-3899 primarily affects Ibm Omnifind. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3899 published?: CVE-2010-3899 was published on 2010-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:8.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:omnifind:9.0:-:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*

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