How severe is CVE-2010-3933?

CVE-2010-3933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-3933 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-3933?

CVE-2010-3933 primarily affects Rubyonrails Rails. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3933?

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

When was CVE-2010-3933 published?

CVE-2010-3933 was published on 2010-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-3933

CVE-2010-3933 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rubyonrails Rails with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Rubyonrails Rails
Published: 2010-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Ruby on Rails 2.3.9 and 3.0.0 does not properly handle nested attributes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary records by changing the names of parameters for form inputs.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-3933?: Ruby on Rails 2.3.9 and 3.0.0 does not properly handle nested attributes, which allows remote attackers to modify arbitrary records by changing the names of parameters for form inputs.
How severe is CVE-2010-3933?: CVE-2010-3933 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-3933 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-3933?: CVE-2010-3933 primarily affects Rubyonrails Rails. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3933?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-3933 published?: CVE-2010-3933 was published on 2010-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:2.3.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rubyonrails:rails:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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