How severe is CVE-2010-4226?

CVE-2010-4226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2010-4226 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4226?

CVE-2010-4226 primarily affects Gnu Cpio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4226?

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-2010-4226 published?

CVE-2010-4226 was published on 2014-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4226

CVE-2010-4226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Gnu Cpio with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Gnu Cpio
Published: 2014-02-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4226?: cpio, as used in build 2007.05.10, 2010.07.28, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink within an RPM package archive.
How severe is CVE-2010-4226?: CVE-2010-4226 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2010-4226 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4226?: CVE-2010-4226 primarily affects Gnu Cpio. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4226?: 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-2010-4226 published?: CVE-2010-4226 was published on 2014-02-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:cpio:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:2007.05.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:2010.07.28:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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