MEDIUM
CVE-2010-0426
CWE-264Published: February 24, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
sudo 1.6.x before 1.6.9p21 and 1.7.x before 1.7.2p4, when a pseudo-command is enabled, permits a match between the name of the pseudo-command and the name of an executable file in an arbitrary directory, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted executable file, as demonstrated by a file named sudoedit in a user's home directory.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-0426 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
todd_miller1 product(s)
sudo
Source: NVD CPE · 32 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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http://secunia.com/advisories/38659Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-0426
CVSS Score6.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-264
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 24, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-264)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-0426 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.