CVE-2010-0999: Directory traversal vulnerability in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allows remote attackers to cre

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-0999?

free download manager: upgrade to newer than 3.0.851. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-0999 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0999 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-0999 affect?

CVE-2010-0999 affects free download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file.

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2010-0999 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting free download manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.1 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 22%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2010-05-17
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Flexera Software LLC · Vendor: freedownloadmanager

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-05-17 21:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

freedownloadmanager free download manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.0.851 · 2 · 2.1 · 2.5.700 · 2.5.704 · 2.5.724 · 3.0.843 · 3.0.848

Fixed in: newer than 3.0.851

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy free-download-manager || rpm -q free-download-manager || free-download-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.0.851 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade free-download-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade free-download-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-0999?

free download manager: upgrade to newer than 3.0.851. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-0999 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0999 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-0999 affect?

CVE-2010-0999 affects free download manager. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Directory traversal vulnerability in Free Download Manager (FDM) before 3.0.852 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the name attribute of a file element in a metalink file.

How urgent is CVE-2010-0999?

Priority 44/100. High severity

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