How severe is CVE-2010-4215?

CVE-2010-4215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4215 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4215?

CVE-2010-4215 primarily affects Foswiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4215?

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

When was CVE-2010-4215 published?

CVE-2010-4215 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4215

CVE-2010-4215 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Foswiki with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Foswiki
Published: 2010-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

UI/Manage.pm in Foswiki 1.1.0 and 1.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by modifying the GROUP and ALLOWTOPICCHANGE preferences in the topic preferences for Main.AdminGroup.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4215?: UI/Manage.pm in Foswiki 1.1.0 and 1.1.1 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges by modifying the GROUP and ALLOWTOPICCHANGE preferences in the topic preferences for Main.AdminGroup.
How severe is CVE-2010-4215?: CVE-2010-4215 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.5, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4215 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (63rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4215?: CVE-2010-4215 primarily affects Foswiki. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4215?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4215 published?: CVE-2010-4215 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:foswiki:foswiki:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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