CRITICAL
CVE-2010-0189
CWE-20Published: February 23, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-0189 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Adobe1 product(s)
download manager
nos_microsystems1 product(s)
getplus download manager
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (26)
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/38729Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb10-08.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0459Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-0189
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 23, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-0189 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.