How severe is CVE-2010-2989?

CVE-2010-2989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-2989 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-2989?

CVE-2010-2989 affects Nessus Web Server Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2989?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-2989 published?

CVE-2010-2989 was published on 2010-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-2989

CVE-2010-2989 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nessus Web Server Plugin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Nessus Web Server Plugin
Published: 2010-08-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

nessusd_www_server.nbin in the Nessus Web Server plugin 1.2.4 for Nessus allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request to the /feed method, which reveals the version in a response.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-2989?: nessusd_www_server.nbin in the Nessus Web Server plugin 1.2.4 for Nessus allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a request to the /feed method, which reveals the version in a response.
How severe is CVE-2010-2989?: CVE-2010-2989 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-2989 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-2989?: CVE-2010-2989 affects Nessus Web Server Plugin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2989?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-2989 published?: CVE-2010-2989 was published on 2010-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nessus:web_server_plugin:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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