How severe is CVE-2010-4601?

CVE-2010-4601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-4601 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4601?

CVE-2010-4601 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4601?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-4601 published?

CVE-2010-4601 was published on 2010-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4601

CVE-2010-4601 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2010-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.x before 7.0.1.11, 7.1.1.x before 7.1.1.4, and 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.1 allow attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to third-party .ocx files.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4601?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.0.x before 7.0.1.11, 7.1.1.x before 7.1.1.4, and 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.1 allow attackers to have an unknown impact via vectors related to third-party .ocx files.
How severe is CVE-2010-4601?: CVE-2010-4601 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-4601 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4601?: CVE-2010-4601 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4601?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-4601 published?: CVE-2010-4601 was published on 2010-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.0.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_clearquest:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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