CVE-2010-2245: XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Wink 1.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbit

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-2245?

wink: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-2245 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2245 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-2245 affect?

CVE-2010-2245 affects wink. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Wink 1.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-2245?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.4REMOTEWATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2010-2245 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting wink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Wink 1.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	3.5% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2017-08-08
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: apache

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-08-08 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apache wink UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy wink || rpm -q wink || wink --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade wink

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade wink

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2245?

wink: upgrade to newer than 1.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-2245 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2245 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-2245 affect?

CVE-2010-2245 affects wink. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in Apache Wink 1.1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files or cause a denial of service via a crafted XML document.

How urgent is CVE-2010-2245?

Priority 58/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action; On your watchlist

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