PatchTheCVECVE-2010-4245: pootle 2.0.5 has XSS via 'match_names' parameter
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MEDIUM 6.1UPGRADE
CVE-2010-4245 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.1) affecting pootle. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
pootle 2.0.5 has XSS via 'match_names' parameter
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.1 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.0% (top 36%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-79 |
| Published | 2019-10-28 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: translatehouse
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
translatehouse pootle UPGRADE
Affected: <= 2.0.5-0.2
Fixed in: newer than 2.0.5-0.2
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy pootle || rpm -q pootle || pootle --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.0.5-0.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade pootle
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade pootle
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
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-2010-4245?
pootle: upgrade to newer than 2.0.5-0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2010-4245 being exploited?
CVE-2010-4245 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-2010-4245 affect?
CVE-2010-4245 affects pootle. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.1). pootle 2.0.5 has XSS via 'match_names' parameter
How urgent is CVE-2010-4245?
Priority 42/100. Public exploit reference