CVE-2010-2290

Name: CVE-2010-2290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-15T14:04:26.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2290 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/cgix/help in McAfee Unified Threat Management (UTM) Firewall (formerly SnapGear) firmware 3.0.0 through 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in cgi-bin/cgix/help in McAfee Unified Threat Management (UTM) Firewall (formerly SnapGear) firmware 3.0.0 through 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the page parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mcafee	Unified Threat Management Firewall Firmware	3.0.0
Mcafee	Unified Threat Management Firewall Firmware	3.1.5
Mcafee	Unified Threat Management Firewall Firmware	4.0.6

References

http://ngenuity-is.com/advisories/2010/jun/9/mcafee-utm-firewall-help-cross-site-scripting/Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/40089Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40138Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511771/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024091Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1413Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10010Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://ngenuity-is.com/advisories/2010/jun/9/mcafee-utm-firewall-help-cross-site-scripting/Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/40089Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40138Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511771/100/0/threaded
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024091Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1413Vendor Advisory
https://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10010Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2290?

How severe is CVE-2010-2290?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2290 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2290?

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