How severe is CVE-2010-4099?

CVE-2010-4099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-4099 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-4099?

CVE-2010-4099 affects Nitrosecurity Nitroview Esm Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4099?

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

When was CVE-2010-4099 published?

CVE-2010-4099 was published on 2010-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-4099

CVE-2010-4099 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Nitrosecurity Nitroview Esm Software with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Nitrosecurity Nitroview Esm Software
Published: 2010-10-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

ess.pm in NitroSecurity NitroView ESM 8.4.0a, when ESSPMDebug is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the Request parameter to ess.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4099?: ess.pm in NitroSecurity NitroView ESM 8.4.0a, when ESSPMDebug is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the Request parameter to ess.
How severe is CVE-2010-4099?: CVE-2010-4099 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4099 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4099?: CVE-2010-4099 affects Nitrosecurity Nitroview Esm Software. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4099?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4099 published?: CVE-2010-4099 was published on 2010-10-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:nitrosecurity:nitroview_esm_software:8.4.0a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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