LOW
CVE-2010-3691
CWE-59Published: October 7, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
PGTStorage/pgt-file.php in phpCAS before 1.1.3, when proxy mode is enabled, allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on an unspecified file.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-3691 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
apereo1 product(s)
phpcas
Source: NVD CPE · 30 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-3691
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-59
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 7, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-59)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-3691 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.