How severe is CVE-2010-4121?

CVE-2010-4121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2010-4121 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4121?

CVE-2010-4121 affects Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Os Deployment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4121?

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-2010-4121 published?

CVE-2010-4121 was published on 2010-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4121

CVE-2010-4121 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Os Deployment 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: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Os Deployment
Published: 2010-10-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The TCP-to-ODBC gateway in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 7.1.1.3 does not require authentication for SQL statements, which allows remote attackers to modify, create, or read database records via a session on TCP port 2020. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the "default Microsoft Access database is not password protected because it is intended to be used for evaluation purposes only.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4121?: The TCP-to-ODBC gateway in IBM Tivoli Provisioning Manager for OS Deployment 7.1.1.3 does not require authentication for SQL statements, which allows remote attackers to modify, create, or read database records via a session on TCP port 2020. NOTE: the vendor disputes this issue, stating that the "default Microsoft Access database is not password protected because it is intended to be used for evaluation purposes only.
How severe is CVE-2010-4121?: CVE-2010-4121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-4121 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4121?: CVE-2010-4121 affects Ibm Tivoli Provisioning Manager Os Deployment. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4121?: 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-2010-4121 published?: CVE-2010-4121 was published on 2010-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_provisioning_manager_os_deployment:7.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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