Is CVE-2010-2099 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2010-2099, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2010-2099 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2010-2099 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-2099?

CVE-2010-2099 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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CVE-2010-2099

CWE-264Published: May 27, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

bbcode/php.bb in e107 0.7.20 and earlier does not perform access control checks for all inputs that could contain the php bbcode tag, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code, as demonstrated using the toEmail method in contact.php, related to invocations of the toHTML method.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-2099 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2010-2099. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.