CVE-2010-4396 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the Local Zone via a malicious skin file, potentially leading to code execution.
- 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-2010-4396?
CVE-2010-4396 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Realnetworks Realplayer, published on 14 Dec 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
Cross-zone scripting vulnerability in the HandleAction method in a certain ActiveX control in RealNetworks RealPlayer 11.0 through 11.1, RealPlayer SP 1.0 through 1.1.5, and RealPlayer Enterprise 2.1.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in the Local Zone by specifying a local file in a NavigateToURL action, as demonstrated by a local skin file.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4396?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Realnetworks Realplayer, Realnetworks Realplayer Sp.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4396?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4396 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-2010-4396 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4396 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Realnetworks Realplayer
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7jg7-4vvp-f8cv.