How severe is CVE-2010-0589?

CVE-2010-0589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0589 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-2010-0589?

CVE-2010-0589 primarily affects Cisco Secure Desktop. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0589?

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-2010-0589 published?

CVE-2010-0589 was published on 2010-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0589

CVE-2010-0589 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Secure Desktop 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: Cisco Secure Desktop
Published: 2010-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Web Install ActiveX control (CSDWebInstaller) in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.5.841 does not properly verify the signatures of downloaded programs, which allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a crafted web page, aka Bug ID CSCta25876.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0589?: The Web Install ActiveX control (CSDWebInstaller) in Cisco Secure Desktop (CSD) before 3.5.841 does not properly verify the signatures of downloaded programs, which allows remote attackers to force the download and execution of arbitrary files via a crafted web page, aka Bug ID CSCta25876.
How severe is CVE-2010-0589?: CVE-2010-0589 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0589 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-2010-0589?: CVE-2010-0589 primarily affects Cisco Secure Desktop. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0589?: 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-2010-0589 published?: CVE-2010-0589 was published on 2010-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1.27:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.1.1.33:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:secure_desktop:3.4.2048:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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