CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-0518: XSS

First published: Thu Feb 02 2006(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php3 in SPIP 1.8.2-e and earlier and 1.9 Alpha 2 (5539) and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Spip<=1.8.2e
Spip<=1.9_alpha2_5539

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0518?

    CVE-2006-0518 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0518?

    To fix CVE-2006-0518, upgrade your SPIP installation to version 1.9 or later.

  • What versions of SPIP are affected by CVE-2006-0518?

    CVE-2006-0518 affects SPIP versions 1.8.2-e and earlier as well as 1.9 Alpha 2 (5539) and earlier.

  • What is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in CVE-2006-0518?

    A cross-site scripting vulnerability like CVE-2006-0518 allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

  • Can CVE-2006-0518 allow remote attacks?

    Yes, CVE-2006-0518 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the lang parameter.

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