CVE-2010-2085 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute cross-site scripting attacks via the __VIEWSTATE parameter due to disabled view state MAC validation in default ASP.NET configurations.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-2085?
CVE-2010-2085 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 27 May 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2085?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2085?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2085 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2010-2085 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2085 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-65mp-492r-j9q6.