CVE-2010-3300

Name: CVE-2010-3300
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-06-22T12:15:08.84+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 0.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-3300 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. It was found that all OWASP ESAPI for Java up to version 2.0 RC2 are vulnerable to padding oracle attacks.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

It was found that all OWASP ESAPI for Java up to version 2.0 RC2 are vulnerable to padding oracle attacks.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.45%

35.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-649

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Owasp	Enterprise Security Api For Java	< 2.0
Owasp	Enterprise Security Api For Java	2.0

References

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2010/q3/357Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.usenix.org/legacy/events/woot10/tech/full_papers/Rizzo.pdfThird Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2010/q3/357Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.usenix.org/legacy/events/woot10/tech/full_papers/Rizzo.pdfThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-3300?

It was found that all OWASP ESAPI for Java up to version 2.0 RC2 are vulnerable to padding oracle attacks.

How severe is CVE-2010-3300?

CVE-2010-3300 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3300?

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-2010-3300?

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Source: NVD / NIST