CVE-2006-0198: XSS

Published Jan 13, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in a certain module, possibly poll or Pool, for XOOPS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via JavaScript in the SRC attribute of an IMG element in a comment.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Xoops Xoops Pool Module

Event History

Jan 13, 2006
CVE Published
11:03 PM
Jan 14, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0198?

CVE-2006-0198 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0198?

To fix CVE-2006-0198, you should sanitize user inputs and properly escape output in the vulnerable module.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2006-0198?

CVE-2006-0198 affects the Xoops Pool Module of the XOOPS content management system.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-0198?

CVE-2006-0198 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2006-0198 affect my website?

Yes, if your website uses the affected version of the Xoops Pool Module, it may be susceptible to CVE-2006-0198.

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