Is CVE-2010-5236 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2010-5236, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2010-5236 be exploited remotely?

No. CVE-2010-5236 requires local access to exploit.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-5236?

CVE-2010-5236 has a CVSS score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2010-5236

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: September 7, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.9

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Roxio Easy Media Creator Home 9.0.136 allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse homeutils9.dll file in the current working directory, as demonstrated by a directory that contains a .roxio, .c2d, or .gi file. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-5236 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2010-5236. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.