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CVE-2010-2252

UnknownEPSS 4.21%

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CVE-2010-2252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU Wget 1.12 and earlier uses a server-provided filename instead of the original URL to determine the destination filename of a download, which allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a 3xx redirect to a URL with a .wgetrc filename followed by a 3xx redirect to a URL with a crafted filename, and possibly execute arbitrary code as a consequence of writing to a dotfile in a home directory.. EPSS estimates a 4.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU Wget 1.12 and earlier uses a server-provided filename instead of the original URL to determine the destination filename of a download, which allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a 3xx redirect to a URL with a .wgetrc filename followed by a 3xx redirect to a URL with a crafted filename, and possibly execute arbitrary code as a consequence of writing to a dotfile in a home directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.21%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuWget<= 1.12
GnuWget1.5.3
GnuWget1.6
GnuWget1.7
GnuWget1.7.1
GnuWget1.8
GnuWget1.8.1
GnuWget1.8.2
GnuWget1.9
GnuWget1.9.1
GnuWget1.10
GnuWget1.10.1
GnuWget1.10.2
GnuWget1.11
GnuWget1.11.1
GnuWget1.11.2
GnuWget1.11.3
GnuWget1.11.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2252?
GNU Wget 1.12 and earlier uses a server-provided filename instead of the original URL to determine the destination filename of a download, which allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a 3xx redirect to a URL with a .wgetrc filename followed by a 3xx redirect to a URL with a crafted filename, and possibly execute arbitrary code as a consequence of writing to a dotfile in a home directory.
How severe is CVE-2010-2252?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2252?
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