CVE-2010-2731

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) 5.1 on Windows XP SP3, when directory-based Basic Authentication is enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and execute ASP files via a crafted request, aka "Directory Authentication Bypass Vulnerability."

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 65.40% Top 5%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2010/ms10-065 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6942 vdb entry signature

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-2731?
CVE-2010-2731 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-2731?
To fix CVE-2010-2731, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-2731 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2010-2731 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~65% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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