Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2010-2265?

Affected: Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft); Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Xp (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2010-2265 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2010-2265 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2010-2265?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2010-2265?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2010-2265 be patched?

Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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CVE-2010-2265Windows Server 2003 XSS

Published Jun 15, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026

Key Facts

Routine patching

CVE-2010-2265 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 4.3 v2) affecting Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft), Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft), Windows Xp (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

Scores

CVSS v2

4.3

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

21%

Higher than 97.5% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

ATLAS score

34/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Proof of concept

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

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.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2003Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows XpMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Jun 15, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

References

advisoryblogs.technet.com · windows-help-vulnerability-disclosure.aspx
advisoryblogs.technet.com · help-and-support-center-vulnerability-full-disc…
advisory40076
advisorymicrosoft.com · 2219475.mspx
advisoryADV-2010-1417

6 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft); Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft); Windows Xp (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: routine patching, as no exploitation is known and its severity is moderate or low.

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