CVE-2010-4184: NetSupport Manager (NSM) before 11.00.0005 sends HTTP headers with cleartext fields containing details about c

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-4184?

netsupport manager: upgrade to newer than 11.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-4184 being exploited?

CVE-2010-4184 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-2010-4184 affect?

CVE-2010-4184 affects netsupport manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). NetSupport Manager (NSM) before 11.00.0005 sends HTTP headers with cleartext fields containing details about client machines, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-4184?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2010-4184 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting netsupport manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

NetSupport Manager (NSM) before 11.00.0005 sends HTTP headers with cleartext fields containing details about client machines, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.5% (top 15%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2010-11-05
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: netsupportsoftware

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-11-05 17:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netsupportsoftware netsupport manager UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11.00 · 5.00 · 5.01 · 5.02 · 5.02_f1 · 5.03 · 5.05 · 5.30

Fixed in: newer than 11.00

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy netsupport-manager || rpm -q netsupport-manager || netsupport-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netsupport-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netsupport-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-2010-4184?

netsupport manager: upgrade to newer than 11.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-4184 being exploited?

CVE-2010-4184 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-2010-4184 affect?

CVE-2010-4184 affects netsupport manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). NetSupport Manager (NSM) before 11.00.0005 sends HTTP headers with cleartext fields containing details about client machines, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive information by sniffing the network.

How urgent is CVE-2010-4184?

Priority 39/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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