CWE
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CVE-2010-2085: XSS

First published: Thu May 27 2010(Updated: )

The default configuration of ASP.NET in Microsoft .NET before 1.1 has a value of FALSE for the EnableViewStateMac property, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via the __VIEWSTATE parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.0-gold
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.0-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework<=1.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=1.0-beta2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2085?

    CVE-2010-2085 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2085?

    To fix CVE-2010-2085, you should change the default configuration of the EnableViewStateMac property to TRUE in your ASP.NET application.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2010-2085?

    CVE-2010-2085 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 1.0 through to sp3.

  • Can CVE-2010-2085 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2010-2085 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute scripts in the context of the user's session.

  • Is CVE-2010-2085 a known issue in older .NET frameworks?

    Yes, CVE-2010-2085 is a known vulnerability specifically in the older versions of the .NET framework prior to 1.1.

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