How severe is CVE-2010-4831?

CVE-2010-4831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4831?

CVE-2010-4831 affects Gnome Gtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4831?

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

When was CVE-2010-4831 published?

CVE-2010-4831 was published on 2011-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4831

CVE-2010-4831 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gtk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-426.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-426
Affected product: Gnome Gtk
Published: 2011-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in gdk/win32/gdkinput-win32.c in GTK+ before 2.21.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Wintab32.dll file in the current working directory.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4831?: Untrusted search path vulnerability in gdk/win32/gdkinput-win32.c in GTK+ before 2.21.8 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse Wintab32.dll file in the current working directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-4831?: CVE-2010-4831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4831?: CVE-2010-4831 affects Gnome Gtk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4831 published?: CVE-2010-4831 was published on 2011-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gtk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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