First published: Thu May 27 2010(Updated: )
Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 does not prevent setting the InnerHtml property on a control that inherits from HtmlContainerControl, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to an attribute.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft ASP.NET | =2.0 | |
IBM Cognos Command Center | <=10.2.5 | |
IBM Cognos Command Center | <=10.2.4.1 |
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CVE-2010-2084 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
To fix CVE-2010-2084, validate and encode user inputs properly before using them in the InnerHtml property.
CVE-2010-2084 affects Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 and IBM Cognos Command Center versions up to 10.2.5.
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2010-2084 can allow attackers to execute scripts in the context of a user’s session, potentially leading to data breaches.
Patches and updates should be applied based on the specific software versions; check with Microsoft and IBM for the latest security updates.