LOW
CVE-2010-2957
CWE-79Published: September 10, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.6
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Serendipity before 1.5.4, when "Remember me" logins are enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-2957 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
s9y1 product(s)
serendipity
Source: NVD CPE · 34 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://blog.s9y.org/archives/223-Serendipity-1.5.4-released.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://blog.s9y.org/archives/223-Serendipity-1.5.4-released.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-2957
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-79
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 10, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-79)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-2957 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.