CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2084: XSS

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2084?

    CVE-2010-2084 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2084?

    To fix CVE-2010-2084, validate and encode user inputs properly before using them in the InnerHtml property.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2010-2084?

    CVE-2010-2084 affects Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0 and IBM Cognos Command Center versions up to 10.2.5.

  • Can CVE-2010-2084 lead to data breaches?

    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.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2010-2084?

    Patches and updates should be applied based on the specific software versions; check with Microsoft and IBM for the latest security updates.

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