CVE-2010-2568

CRITICALNVD 7.89.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreHIGH confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because this CVE is listed on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2022-09-15), indicating real-world exploitation has been confirmed by US federal agencies. NVD baseline CVSS 7.8 retained for reference. Confidence: HIGH.

Triggered by: CISA KEV (actively exploited)
Sources: cisa_kev, epss, ghsa, nvd
Trending — 3 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild
9.0EG
EchelonGraph verdictPatch nowTreat as an emergency — this is being exploited.
  • Actively exploited in the wild (CISA-KEV)
CISA-KEV: ExploitedEPSS PROB: 91%CVSS: 7.8Exploit: cisa kev · ssvc active · Metasploit · Exploit-DB (verified) · epss top5pct · epss high · public exploitExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .LNK or (2) .PIF shortcut file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows Explorer, as demonstrated in the wild in July 2010, and originally reported for malware that leverages CVE-2010-2772 in Siemens WinCC SCADA systems.

CVSS v3
7.8
EG Score
9.0(high)
EG Risk
81(Attend)
EG Risk 81/100SSVC: Attend

EG Risk is EchelonGraph's 0–100 priority score: it fuses intrinsic severity with real-world exploitation and automatability so you can rank equal-severity CVEs and fix the most dangerous first. Higher = act sooner. Distinct from the 0–10 EG Score (severity).

How it’s computed
Severity90% × 45%
Exploitation100% × 40%
Automatability0% × 15%
Action: Remediate soon — notable exploitation risk.
EPSS PROB
91%
EPSS %ILE
100%
KEV
⚠ Exploited

Published

July 22, 2010

Last Modified

April 22, 2026

Advisory Details (7)

Auto-updated May 19, 2026
⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. No patch confirmed yet. Sources: cert.
generic
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/41732
cert🔴 Active Exploitation

VU#940193 - Microsoft Windows automatically executes code specified in shortcut files

http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/940193
generic
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024216
generic

About Secunia Research | Flexera

http://secunia.com/advisories/40647
generic

Experts Warn of New Windows Shortcut Flaw – Krebs on Security

http://krebsonsecurity.com/2010/07/experts-warn-of-new-windows-shortcut-flaw/
generic🟡 PoC Available

Preempting a Major Issue Due to the LNK Vulnerability - Raising Infocon to Yellow

http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9190
generic

Vulnerability in Windows "LNK" files? - SANS ISC

http://isc.sans.edu/diary.html?storyid=9181

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 49× in last 7d / 206× in last 30d)

Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(5 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (3 Metasploit modules) (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-16574✓ verified
    First seen Sep 21, 2010

    Microsoft Windows - Shell LNK Code Execution (MS10-046) (Metasploit)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-14403✓ verified
    First seen Jul 18, 2010

    Microsoft Windows - Automatic .LNK Shortcut File Code Execution

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/windows/smb/ms10_046_shortcut_icon_dllloader✓ verified
    First seen Jul 16, 2010

    Microsoft Windows Shell LNK Code Execution

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitexploit/windows/browser/ms10_046_shortcut_icon_dllloader✓ verified
    First seen Jul 16, 2010

    Microsoft Windows Shell LNK Code Execution

    Open source ↗
  • Metasploitpost/windows/gather/forensics/fanny_bmp_check✓ verified
    First seen Jan 1, 2010

    FannyBMP or DementiaWheel Detection Registry Check

    Open source ↗

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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2010-2568?
CVE-2010-2568 is a critical vulnerability published on July 22, 2010. Windows Shell in Microsoft Windows XP SP3, Server 2003 SP2, Vista SP1 and SP2, Server 2008 SP2 and R2, and Windows 7 allows local users or remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) .LNK or (2) .PIF shortcut file, which is not properly handled during icon display in Windows…
When was CVE-2010-2568 disclosed?
CVE-2010-2568 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 22, 2010, with the most recent update on April 22, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2010-2568 actively exploited?
Yes. CISA added CVE-2010-2568 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on September 15, 2022, affecting Microsoft Windows. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2010-2568?
CVE-2010-2568 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD). EchelonGraph synthesises NVD + CISA KEV + FIRST EPSS + GHSA into a combined EG score of 9.0.
Which products are affected by CVE-2010-2568?
CVE-2010-2568 affects Microsoft Windows. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.
How do I remediate CVE-2010-2568?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2010-2568, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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