HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2010-3245
LOW

CVE-2010-3245

CWE-200Published: September 7, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

2.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The automated-backup functionality in Blackboard Transact Suite (formerly Blackboard Commerce Suite) stores the (1) database username and (2) database password in cleartext in (a) script and (b) batch (.bat) files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a file.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-3245 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

blackboard1 product(s)
transact suite
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (4)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-3245
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 7, 2010

Related CVEs (CWE-200)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2010-3245 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.