CVE-2010-1448

CVE-2010-1448 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Malcom Box Lxr Cross Referencer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-79
• Affected product: Malcom Box Lxr Cross Referencer
• Published: 2010-06-24
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in lib/LXR/Common.pm in LXR Cross Referencer before 0.9.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to a string in the search page's TITLE element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-4497 and CVE-2010-1625.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1448?

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in lib/LXR/Common.pm in LXR Cross Referencer before 0.9.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to a string in the search page's TITLE element, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-4497 and CVE-2010-1625.

How severe is CVE-2010-1448?

CVE-2010-1448 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1448 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1448?

CVE-2010-1448 primarily affects Malcom Box Lxr Cross Referencer. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1448?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-1448 published?

CVE-2010-1448 was published on 2010-06-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lxr.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lxr/lxr/lib/LXR/Common.pm?r1=1.63&r2=1.64
• http://lxr.cvs.sourceforge.net/viewvc/lxr/lxr/lib/LXR/Common.pm?view=log#rev1.64
• http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127289957223005&w=2
• http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127291817517567&w=2
• http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127316953819027&w=2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39686
• http://sourceforge.net/projects/lxr/files/stable/lxr-0.9.8/lxr-0.9.8.tgz/download
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/03/1
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/03/7
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/06/2
• http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/05/14/3
• http://www.osvdb.org/64216
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39865
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/58294

Affected products (12)

• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.9.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.9.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:malcom_box:lxr_cross_referencer:0.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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