HIGH
CVE-2010-2966
CWE-255Published: August 5, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The INCLUDE_SECURITY functionality in Wind River VxWorks 6.x, 5.x, and earlier uses the LOGIN_USER_NAME and LOGIN_USER_PASSWORD (aka LOGIN_PASSWORD) parameters to create hardcoded credentials, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a (1) telnet, (2) rlogin, or (3) FTP session.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-2966 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
windriver1 product(s)
vxworks
Source: NVD CPE · 5 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/840249US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/840249US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-2966
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 5, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-2966 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.