CVE-2010-4569: XSS
First published: Fri Jan 28 2011(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Bugzilla 3.7.1, 3.7.2, 3.7.3, and 4.0rc1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the real name field of a user account, related to the AutoComplete widget in YUI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =3.7.2 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =3.7.1 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =3.7.3 | |
| Mozilla Bugzilla | =4.0-rc1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0207
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/45982
- http://www.bugzilla.org/security/3.2.9/
- http://yuilibrary.com/projects/yui2/ticket/2529228
- http://yuilibrary.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=12923
- https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=619637
- http://osvdb.org/70701
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0271
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/65178
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4569?
CVE-2010-4569 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How can I fix CVE-2010-4569?
To fix CVE-2010-4569, update Bugzilla to a version later than 4.0rc1 that includes the necessary security patches.
Which versions of Bugzilla are affected by CVE-2010-4569?
CVE-2010-4569 affects Bugzilla versions 3.7.1, 3.7.2, 3.7.3, and 4.0rc1.
What impacts does CVE-2010-4569 have on user accounts?
CVE-2010-4569 allows remote attackers to inject malicious scripts via the real name field of user accounts.
Is there a way to mitigate CVE-2010-4569 if I cannot update?
If unable to update, ensure that user input is properly sanitized to reduce the risk of XSS attacks associated with CVE-2010-4569.
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