CVE-2010-2854 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via parameters in modfile.php when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, requiring user interaction.

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-2010-2854?

CVE-2010-2854 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Jul 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in modfile.php in Event Horizon (EVH) 1.1.10, when magic_quotes_gpc is disabled, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) YourEmail and (2) VerificationNumber parameters, which are not properly handled in a forced SQL error message. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2854?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Jared Meeker Event Horizon.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2854?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2854 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-2010-2854 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2854 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6544-28v2-hxxj.

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