CVE-2010-0189 describes a critical vulnerability in the NOS Microsystems getPlus Download Manager (also used by Adobe Download Manager) version 1.5.2.35. This flaw, residing in an ActiveX control, improperly validates requests from websites not within expected subdomains. Attackers can exploit this to force the download and installation of arbitrary programs on a user's system. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is highly severe, allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity and no authentication required. The attack is network-based, meaning it can be launched remotely. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor are there publicly available exploits in Metasploit or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are also minimal, suggesting it has not garnered significant attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.2.35CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:nos_microsystems:getplus_download_manager:1.5.2.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.6.2.60CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:adobe:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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