CVE-2010-2104: Directory traversal vulnerability in Orbit Downloader 3.0.0.4 and 3.0.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attacker

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2010-2104 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting orbit downloader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in Orbit Downloader 3.0.0.4 and 3.0.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a metalink file containing directory traversal sequences in the name attribute of a file element.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-22
Published	2010-05-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: orbitdownloader

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-05-27 22:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

orbitdownloader orbit downloader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.0.4 · 3.0.0.5

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy orbit-downloader || rpm -q orbit-downloader || orbit-downloader --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison orbit-downloader sudo apt install orbit-downloader=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.4> sudo apt-mark hold orbit-downloader

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list orbit-downloader sudo dnf downgrade orbit-downloader-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0.4> sudo dnf versionlock add orbit-downloader

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-2104?

orbit downloader: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-2104 being exploited?

CVE-2010-2104 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-2010-2104 affect?

CVE-2010-2104 affects orbit downloader. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Directory traversal vulnerability in Orbit Downloader 3.0.0.4 and 3.0.0.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a metalink file containing directory traversal sequences in the name attribute of a file element.

How urgent is CVE-2010-2104?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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