UNKNOWN CVSS 6.8
Published: 2010-07-06

CVE-2010-2252

gnu wget Security Advisory (CVE-2010-2252)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2010-2252 impacting gnu wget. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
GNU Wget 1.12 and earlier uses a server-provided filename instead of the original URL to determine the destination filename of a download, which allows remote servers to create or overwrite arbitrary files via a 3xx redirect to a URL with a .wgetrc filename followed by a 3xx redirect to a URL with a crafted filename, and possibly execute arbitrary code as a consequence of writing to a dotfile in a home directory.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product gnu / wget
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-20

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2010-2252 impacting gnu wget.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2010-2252.yaml
id: cve-2010-2252

info:
  name: gnu wget - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2010-2252 affecting gnu wget.
    Evaluation: GNU Wget 1.12 and earlier uses a server-provided filename instead of the original URL to determine the destination filename of a download, which allow...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2010-2252
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2010-2252
    cwe-id: CWE-20
  tags: cve,cve-2010-2252,gnu,wget,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "wget"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2010-2252.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2010-2252
# Target: gnu wget | CVSS: 6.8 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2010-2252 (gnu wget)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against gnu wget scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2010-2252.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2010-2252
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install wget 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade wget 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update wget

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i wget 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i wget

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2010-2252 in gnu wget?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update gnu wget packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2010-2252?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2010-2252?

CVE-2010-2252 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2010-2252
Weakness CWE-20
Vendor gnu
Product wget
Published 2010-07-06
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P