CVE-2010-1940

Name: CVE-2010-1940
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-14T20:30:01.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1940 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Safari 4.0.5 on Windows sends the "Authorization: Basic" header appropriate for one web site to a different web site named in a Location header received from the first site, which allows remote web servers to obtain sensitive information by logging HTTP requests. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Safari 4.0.5 on Windows sends the "Authorization: Basic" header appropriate for one web site to a different web site named in a Location header received from the first site, which allows remote web servers to obtain sensitive information by logging HTTP requests. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.81%

52.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	4.0.5

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/39670Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58620
http://secunia.com/advisories/39670Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58620

Timeline

Published: May 14, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1940?

How severe is CVE-2010-1940?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1940 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1940?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST