CVE-2010-3191: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596, and possibly other versions, allows local us

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HIGH 9.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-3191 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting captivate. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596, and possibly other versions, allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that is located in the same folder as a .cptx file. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.7% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2010-08-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adobe

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-08-31 20:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe captivate DOWNGRADE

Affected: 5.0.0.596

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.0.0.596

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.0.0.596 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison captivate sudo apt install captivate=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.596> sudo apt-mark hold captivate

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list captivate sudo dnf downgrade captivate-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.0.0.596> sudo dnf versionlock add captivate

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2010-3191?

captivate: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-3191 being exploited?

CVE-2010-3191 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-2010-3191 affect?

CVE-2010-3191 affects captivate. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Adobe Captivate 5.0.0.596, and possibly other versions, allows local users, and possibly remote attackers, to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse dwmapi.dll that

How urgent is CVE-2010-3191?

Priority 56/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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