CVE-2010-2263
MediumPublic exploitnginx 0.8 before 0.8.40 and 0.7 before 0.7.66, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain source code or unparsed content of arbitrary files under the web document root by appending ::$DATA to the URI.
Published Jun 15, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-2263 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Nginx (F5).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Nginx 0.7.66.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
nginx 0.8 before 0.8.40 and 0.7 before 0.7.66, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain source code or unparsed content of arbitrary files under the web document root by appending ::$DATA to the URI.
Affected Products
6 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| NginxF5 | See advisory | 0.7.66 |
Patched Releases
Nginx
0.7.66
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 15, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
- exploithttp://spa-s3c.blogspot.com/2010/06/full-responsible-disclosurenginx-engine.html
- exploitExploitDB-13818
- exploitExploitDB-13822
- exploit13818
- exploit13822
FAQ
Common Questions.
nginx 0.8 before 0.8.40 and 0.7 before 0.7.66, when running on Windows, allows remote attackers to obtain source code or unparsed content of arbitrary files under the web document root by appending ::$DATA to the URI.
Affected: Nginx (F5). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Nginx 0.7.66.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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