CVE-2010-5276

CVE-2010-5276 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Memcache Project Memcache with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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

Description

The Memcache module 5.x before 5.x-1.10 and 6.x before 6.x-1.6 for Drupal does not properly handle the $user object in memcache_admin, which might "lead to a role change not being recognized until the user logs in again."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-5276?
The Memcache module 5.x before 5.x-1.10 and 6.x before 6.x-1.6 for Drupal does not properly handle the $user object in memcache_admin, which might "lead to a role change not being recognized until the user logs in again."
How severe is CVE-2010-5276?
CVE-2010-5276 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-5276 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-5276?
CVE-2010-5276 primarily affects Memcache Project Memcache. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-5276?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-5276 published?
CVE-2010-5276 was published on 2012-10-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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