CVE-2010-4640: XSS

Published Dec 30, 2010
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in XWiki Watch 1.0 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the rev parameter to (1) bin/viewrev/Main/WebHome and (2) bin/view/Blog, and the (3) registerfirstname and (4) registerlastname parameters to bin/register/XWiki/Register. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XWiki XWiki Watch=1.0

Event History

Dec 30, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-4640?

CVE-2010-4640 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-4640?

To fix CVE-2010-4640, users should upgrade to a version of XWiki Watch that addresses these cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.

3

What causes CVE-2010-4640?

CVE-2010-4640 is caused by insufficient input validation, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts through vulnerable parameters.

4

Which software is affected by CVE-2010-4640?

CVE-2010-4640 affects XWiki Watch version 1.0.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-4640?

The potential impacts of CVE-2010-4640 include unauthorized access to user sessions, defacement of web pages, and phishing attacks.

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