CVE-2010-2316 in WmsCms
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in default.asp in WmsCms 2.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) search, (2) sbr, (3) p, and (4) sbl parameters, different vectors than CVE-2007-3137.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 12/14/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2010-2316 represents a critical cross-site scripting flaw in the WmsCms 2.0 content management system and earlier versions. This vulnerability resides within the default.asp file and affects multiple parameter injection points, specifically the search, sbr, p, and sbl parameters. The flaw allows remote attackers to execute malicious scripts within the context of victim browsers, creating a significant security risk for organizations utilizing this CMS platform. The vulnerability is particularly concerning because it affects core functionality parameters that are commonly used in web applications, making exploitation relatively straightforward for threat actors.
The technical implementation of this vulnerability stems from insufficient input validation and output sanitization within the WmsCms application. When users interact with the CMS through the affected parameters, the application fails to properly escape or filter user-supplied input before rendering it in web pages. This lack of proper input sanitization creates opportunities for attackers to inject malicious JavaScript code or HTML content that gets executed in the browser context of legitimate users. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which specifically addresses Cross-Site Scripting flaws, where applications fail to properly validate or escape user-controllable data before incorporating it into dynamically generated web content. The attack vectors are particularly diverse as they target multiple parameters, increasing the probability of successful exploitation.
The operational impact of CVE-2010-2316 extends beyond simple script execution, potentially enabling attackers to perform session hijacking, deface websites, steal sensitive information, or redirect users to malicious domains. Attackers could leverage this vulnerability to establish persistent access through malicious scripts that capture user credentials or session cookies. The vulnerability's presence in default.asp makes it particularly dangerous as this file typically serves as the primary entry point for CMS functionality, meaning that exploitation could affect the entire application. Additionally, the vulnerability's relationship to CVE-2007-3137 indicates a pattern of similar flaws in the same application, suggesting a systemic issue with input validation mechanisms throughout the codebase. This makes the overall security posture of the WmsCms platform particularly weak and susceptible to further exploitation attempts.
Organizations affected by this vulnerability should implement immediate mitigations including input validation and output encoding for all user-supplied parameters. The recommended approach involves implementing proper HTML escaping for all dynamic content and establishing strict input validation rules that reject or sanitize potentially malicious content before processing. Security teams should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious parameter values, and conduct comprehensive code reviews to identify additional instances of similar vulnerabilities within the application. The vulnerability's classification under the ATT&CK framework would fall under T1566 for credential access through web application attacks, highlighting the need for layered security approaches. Organizations should also consider updating to patched versions of WmsCms or implementing compensating controls to prevent exploitation of this and related vulnerabilities.