Vulnerability Description
Oracle Mojarra 1.2_14 and 2.0.2, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server, Caucho Resin, and other applications, does not properly handle an unencrypted view state, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks or execute arbitrary Expression Language (EL) statements via vectors that involve modifying the serialized view object.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Caucho | Resin | All versions |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | All versions |
| Oracle | Mojarra | 1.2_14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-dc-10/Byrne_David/BlackHat-DC-2010-ByrnExploit
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2010-001.txtExploit
- http://www.blackhat.com/presentations/bh-dc-10/Byrne_David/BlackHat-DC-2010-ByrnExploit
- https://www.trustwave.com/spiderlabs/advisories/TWSL2010-001.txtExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2087?
CVE-2010-2087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Oracle Mojarra 1.2_14 and 2.0.2, as used in IBM WebSphere Application Server, Caucho Resin, and other applications, does not properly handle an unencrypted view state, which allows remote attackers to...
How severe is CVE-2010-2087?
CVE-2010-2087 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Caucho Resin, Ibm Websphere Application Server, Oracle Mojarra.