How severe is CVE-2010-4274?

CVE-2010-4274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4274 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4274?

CVE-2010-4274 affects Ibm Director Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4274?

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

When was CVE-2010-4274 published?

CVE-2010-4274 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4274

CVE-2010-4274 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Director Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Director Agent
Published: 2010-11-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

reset_diragent_keys in the Common agent in IBM Systems Director 6.2.0 has 754 permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging system group membership.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4274?: reset_diragent_keys in the Common agent in IBM Systems Director 6.2.0 has 754 permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging system group membership.
How severe is CVE-2010-4274?: CVE-2010-4274 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4274 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4274?: CVE-2010-4274 affects Ibm Director Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4274?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4274 published?: CVE-2010-4274 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:director_agent:6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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