How severe is CVE-2010-0189?

CVE-2010-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0189 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0189?

CVE-2010-0189 primarily affects Adobe Download Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0189?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2010-0189 published?

CVE-2010-0189 was published on 2010-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0189

CVE-2010-0189 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Adobe Download Manager
Published: 2010-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain ActiveX control in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager (aka DLM or Downloader) 1.5.2.35, as used in Adobe Download Manager, improperly validates requests involving web sites that are not in subdomains, which allows remote attackers to force the download and installation of arbitrary programs via a crafted name for a download site.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0189?: A certain ActiveX control in NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager (aka DLM or Downloader) 1.5.2.35, as used in Adobe Download Manager, improperly validates requests involving web sites that are not in subdomains, which allows remote attackers to force the download and installation of arbitrary programs via a crafted name for a download site.
How severe is CVE-2010-0189?: CVE-2010-0189 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0189 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0189?: CVE-2010-0189 primarily affects Adobe Download Manager. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0189?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-0189 published?: CVE-2010-0189 was published on 2010-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:nos_microsystems:getplus_download_manager:1.5.2.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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