How severe is CVE-2010-4094?

CVE-2010-4094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4094 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4094?

CVE-2010-4094 primarily affects Ibm Rational Quality Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4094?

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

When was CVE-2010-4094 published?

CVE-2010-4094 was published on 2010-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4094

CVE-2010-4094 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Quality Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 64% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-255.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 64% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Ibm Rational Quality Manager
Published: 2010-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Tomcat server in IBM Rational Quality Manager and Rational Test Lab Manager has a default password for the ADMIN account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging access to the manager role. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2009-3548.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4094?: The Tomcat server in IBM Rational Quality Manager and Rational Test Lab Manager has a default password for the ADMIN account, which makes it easier for remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging access to the manager role. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2009-3548.
How severe is CVE-2010-4094?: CVE-2010-4094 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4094 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 64% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4094?: CVE-2010-4094 primarily affects Ibm Rational Quality Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4094?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4094 published?: CVE-2010-4094 was published on 2010-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_quality_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_test_lab_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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