CVE-2010-0398

Name: CVE-2010-0398
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-10-30T22:15:10.497+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0398 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-59

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Autokey Project	Autokey	< 0.61.3

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/autokey/+bug/538471Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-0398Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/autokey/+bug/538471Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-0398Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0398?

The init script in autokey before 0.61.3-2 allows local attackers to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack.

How severe is CVE-2010-0398?

CVE-2010-0398 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0398?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-0398?

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Source: NVD / NIST