CVE-2010-4181

Name: CVE-2010-4181
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-11-04T19:00:03.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-4181 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in Yaws 1.89 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) and other sequences.. EPSS estimates a 8.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Yaws 1.89 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) and other sequences.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.45%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Yaws	Yaws	1.89

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 4, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4181?

Directory traversal vulnerability in Yaws 1.89 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via ..\ (dot dot backslash) and other sequences.

How severe is CVE-2010-4181?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4181 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4181?

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-2010-4181?

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Source: NVD / NIST