How severe is CVE-2010-5251?

CVE-2010-5251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-5251 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-5251?

CVE-2010-5251 affects Ibm Lotus Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5251?

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

When was CVE-2010-5251 published?

CVE-2010-5251 was published on 2012-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-5251

CVE-2010-5251 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Lotus Notes 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% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ibm Lotus Notes
Published: 2012-09-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in IBM Lotus Notes 8.5 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) nnoteswc.dll or (2) nlsxbe.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .vcf, .vcs, or .ics file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5251?: Multiple untrusted search path vulnerabilities in IBM Lotus Notes 8.5 allow local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse (1) nnoteswc.dll or (2) nlsxbe.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .vcf, .vcs, or .ics file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2010-5251?: CVE-2010-5251 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5251 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5251?: CVE-2010-5251 affects Ibm Lotus Notes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5251?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5251 published?: CVE-2010-5251 was published on 2012-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/41223

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:lotus_notes:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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