CVE-2006-0172: XSS

Published Jan 11, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file manager utility in Hummingbird Collaboration (aka Hummingbird Enterprise Collaboration) 5.21 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML in an uploaded page, which is published without a check for hostile scripting.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Hummingbird Enterprise Collaboration<=5.21
Hummingbird Enterprise Collaboration=5.2

Event History

Jan 11, 2006
CVE Published
09:03 PM
Jan 12, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0172?

CVE-2006-0172 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary web scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0172?

To mitigate CVE-2006-0172, upgrade to a version of Hummingbird Collaboration later than 5.21 where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0172?

CVE-2006-0172 affects Hummingbird Enterprise Collaboration version 5.21 and earlier.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-0172?

CVE-2006-0172 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability which allows attackers to inject scripts into published pages.

5

Can CVE-2006-0172 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0172 can be exploited remotely, enabling attackers to execute scripts on the affected web applications.

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