CVE-2010-2265

Name: CVE-2010-2265
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-15T14:04:24.36+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 20.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-2265 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GetServerName function in sysinfo/commonFunc.js in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the svr parameter to sysinfo/sysinfomain.htm. NOTE: this can be leveraged with CVE-2010-1885 to execute arbitrary commands without user interaction.. EPSS estimates a 20.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the GetServerName function in sysinfo/commonFunc.js in Microsoft Windows Help and Support Center for Windows XP and Windows Server 2003 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the svr parameter to sysinfo/sysinfomain.htm. NOTE: this can be leveraged with CVE-2010-1885 to execute arbitrary commands without user interaction.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

20.99%

97.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 2003 Server	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2003	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Xp	All versions	Sp2

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-06/0197.htmlExploit
http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2010/06/10/windows-help-vulnerability-disclosure.aspxVendor Advisory
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2010/06/10/help-and-support-center-vulnerability-full-disclosure-posting.aspxVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40076Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578319US Government Resource
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2219475.mspxVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511774/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40721Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1417Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59267
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-06/0197.htmlExploit
http://blogs.technet.com/b/msrc/archive/2010/06/10/windows-help-vulnerability-disclosure.aspxVendor Advisory
http://blogs.technet.com/b/srd/archive/2010/06/10/help-and-support-center-vulnerability-full-disclosure-posting.aspxVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40076Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/578319US Government Resource
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/2219475.mspxVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/511774/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40721Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1417Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59267

Timeline

Published: Jun 15, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2265?

How severe is CVE-2010-2265?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2265 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2265?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST