How severe is CVE-2010-5198?

CVE-2010-5198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5198 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5198?

CVE-2010-5198 affects Intuit Quickbooks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5198?

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

When was CVE-2010-5198 published?

CVE-2010-5198 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5198

CVE-2010-5198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intuit Quickbooks 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.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Intuit Quickbooks
Published: 2012-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Intuit QuickBooks 2010 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dbicudtx11.dll, (2) mfc90enu.dll, or (3) mfc90loc.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .des, .qbo, or .qpg file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5198?: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in Intuit QuickBooks 2010 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) dbicudtx11.dll, (2) mfc90enu.dll, or (3) mfc90loc.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .des, .qbo, or .qpg file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-5198?: CVE-2010-5198 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5198 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5198?: CVE-2010-5198 affects Intuit Quickbooks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5198?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5198 published?: CVE-2010-5198 was published on 2012-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:intuit:quickbooks:2010:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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