CVE-2010-2449: Gource through 0.26 logs to a predictable file name (/tmp/gource-$UID.tmp), enabling attackers to overwrite an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-2449?

gource: upgrade to newer than 0.26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-2449 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2449 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-2010-2449 affect?

CVE-2010-2449 affects gource. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Gource through 0.26 logs to a predictable file name (/tmp/gource-$UID.tmp), enabling attackers to overwrite an arbitrary file via a symlink attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-2449?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

This month

MEDIUM 6.5UPGRADE

CVE-2010-2449 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting gource. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Gource through 0.26 logs to a predictable file name (/tmp/gource-$UID.tmp), enabling attackers to overwrite an arbitrary file via a symlink attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2019-11-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gource

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-07 20:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gource gource UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.26

Fixed in: newer than 0.26

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.26 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade gource

Note

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

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2449?

gource: upgrade to newer than 0.26. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-2449 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2449 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-2010-2449 affect?

CVE-2010-2449 affects gource. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). Gource through 0.26 logs to a predictable file name (/tmp/gource-$UID.tmp), enabling attackers to overwrite an arbitrary file via a symlink attack.

How urgent is CVE-2010-2449?

Priority 42/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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