How severe is CVE-2010-4602?

CVE-2010-4602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4602 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-2010-4602?

CVE-2010-4602 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4602?

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

When was CVE-2010-4602 published?

CVE-2010-4602 was published on 2010-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4602

CVE-2010-4602 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Clearquest with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (63rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Ibm Rational Clearquest
Published: 2010-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Web client in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.1.x before 7.1.1.4 and 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass "restricted user" limitations, and read arbitrary records, via a modified record number in the URL for a RECORD action, as demonstrated by a modified bookmark.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4602?: The Web client in IBM Rational ClearQuest 7.1.1.x before 7.1.1.4 and 7.1.2.x before 7.1.2.1 allows remote authenticated users to bypass "restricted user" limitations, and read arbitrary records, via a modified record number in the URL for a RECORD action, as demonstrated by a modified bookmark.
How severe is CVE-2010-4602?: CVE-2010-4602 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4602 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-2010-4602?: CVE-2010-4602 primarily affects Ibm Rational Clearquest. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4602?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4602 published?: CVE-2010-4602 was published on 2010-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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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