CVE-2010-5290

Name: CVE-2010-5290
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-20T16:55:03.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.53%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-5290 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The authentication process in Adobe ColdFusion before 10 does not require knowledge of the cleartext password if the password hash is known, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain administrative privileges by leveraging read access to the configuration file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2861.. EPSS estimates a 5.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The authentication process in Adobe ColdFusion before 10 does not require knowledge of the cleartext password if the password hash is known, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to obtain administrative privileges by leveraging read access to the configuration file, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-2861.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.53%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	<= 9.0.2
Adobe	Coldfusion	9.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	9.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 20, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-5290?

How severe is CVE-2010-5290?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-5290 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-5290?

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Source: NVD / NIST