CVE-2010-1273

Emweb Wt before 3.1.1 does not validate the UTF-8 encoding of (1) form values and (2) JSignal arguments, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors

published April 6, 2010

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.6
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in Emweb Wt could let attackers slip in malformed UTF-8 data without breaking a sweat! Think of it like a restaurant that serves food without checking if the ingredients are fresh; if someone sneaks in rotten produce, it might not be apparent at first, but it could spoil the whole dish. 🍽️ While the exact implications are unspecified, you could be looking at a range of remote attacks that exploit this oversight—potentially allowing unauthorized actions or data manipulation. It’s the kind of vulnerability that could quietly disrupt your application without setting off alarms!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that serves food without checking if the ingredients are fresh; if someone sneaks in rotten produce, it might not be apparent at first, but it could spoil the whole dish. 🍽️ This vulnerability in Emweb Wt versions prior to 3.1.1 fails to validate UTF-8 encoding for form values and JSignal arguments, creating opportunities for attackers to inject invalid data and possibly manipulate application behavior.

What to do

While the exact implications are unspecified, you could be looking at a range of remote attacks that exploit this oversight—potentially allowing unauthorized actions or data manipulation. It’s the kind of vulnerability that could quietly disrupt your application without setting off alarms! To protect your application, upgrade to Emweb Wt version 3.1.1 or later immediately. Additionally, consider implementing stricter validation checks on input data to safeguard against future issues. You've got this! Stay proactive, and your app will be safer in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01272 · 69.6th percentile
Published
2010-04-06T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 06 APR 16:00Z
    Emweb Wt before 3.1.1 does not validate the UTF-8 encoding of (1) form values and (2) JSignal arguments, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors
    cvelistv5