How severe is CVE-2010-0598?

CVE-2010-0598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2010-0598 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-0598?

CVE-2010-0598 primarily affects Cisco Mediator Framework. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0598?

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-2010-0598 published?

CVE-2010-0598 was published on 2010-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-0598

CVE-2010-0598 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Cisco Mediator Framework 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-255.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-255
Affected product: Cisco Mediator Framework
Published: 2010-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cisco Mediator Framework 1.5.1 before 1.5.1.build.14-eng, 2.2 before 2.2.1.dev.1, and 3.0 before 3.0.9.release.1 on the Cisco Network Building Mediator NBM-2400 and NBM-4800 and the Richards-Zeta Mediator 2500 does not encrypt HTTP sessions from operator workstations, which allows remote attackers to discover Administrator credentials by sniffing the network, aka Bug ID CSCtb83631.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0598?: Cisco Mediator Framework 1.5.1 before 1.5.1.build.14-eng, 2.2 before 2.2.1.dev.1, and 3.0 before 3.0.9.release.1 on the Cisco Network Building Mediator NBM-2400 and NBM-4800 and the Richards-Zeta Mediator 2500 does not encrypt HTTP sessions from operator workstations, which allows remote attackers to discover Administrator credentials by sniffing the network, aka Bug ID CSCtb83631.
How severe is CVE-2010-0598?: CVE-2010-0598 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2010-0598 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-0598?: CVE-2010-0598 primarily affects Cisco Mediator Framework. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0598?: 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-2010-0598 published?: CVE-2010-0598 was published on 2010-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mediator_framework:1.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mediator_framework:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:cisco:mediator_framework:3.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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