CRITICAL
CVE-2010-2452
CWE-22Published: June 29, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the DCC functionality in KVIrc 3.4 and 4.0 allows remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files via unknown vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-2452 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
kvirc1 product(s)
kvirc
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32410Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/40349Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1602Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/32410Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/40349Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-2452
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 29, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-22)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-2452 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.