CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-2088: XSS

First published: Thu May 27 2010(Updated: )

ASP.NET in Microsoft .NET 3.5 does not properly handle an unencrypted view state, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against the form control via the __VIEWSTATE parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft ASP.Net Web Frameworks Security Update=3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-2088?

    CVE-2010-2088 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-2088?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-2088, ensure encryption of the __VIEWSTATE parameter and consider upgrading to a more secure version of ASP.NET.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2010-2088?

    Exploitation of CVE-2010-2088 can lead to XSS attacks, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the user's browser.

  • Which versions of ASP.NET are affected by CVE-2010-2088?

    CVE-2010-2088 specifically affects Microsoft ASP.NET version 3.5.

  • Is CVE-2010-2088 still relevant today?

    While CVE-2010-2088 is an older vulnerability, systems still using ASP.NET 3.5 may remain at risk if not properly addressed.

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