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4.3

Sun Java Communications Express runs scripts from email subject

CVE-2010-1227 · published 16 years ago
Summary

Versions 6.2 and 6.3 of Sun Java System Communications Express let a remote user place malicious code in the subject line of an email. When a user views that message, the code can execute in their browser and potentially steal data or perform actions on their behalf. Apply the vendor's security update or upgrade to a newer version, and ensure web filtering is enabled to block such script content.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sun java_system_communications_express All versions
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_communications_express:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Communications Express 6.2 and 6.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject field of a message, as ...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Communications Express 6.2 and 6.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the subject field of a message, as demonstrated by a subject containing an IMG element with a SRC attribute that performs a cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attack involving the cmd and argv parameters to cmd.msc.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published1 Apr 2010
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-1227 · NVD
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