CVE-2006-0779: XSS
First published: Sun Feb 19 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in u2u.php in XMB Forums 1.9.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter, as demonstrated using a URL-encoded iframe tag.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| XMB Forum | <=1.9.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00100-02122006
- http://www.xmbforum.com/
- http://www.osvdb.org/23119
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16604
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0529
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24647
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425084/100/0/threaded
- https://docs.xmbforum2.com/index.php?title=Security_Issue_History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0779?
CVE-2006-0779 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0779?
To fix CVE-2006-0779, upgrade to XMB Forums version 1.9.4 or later where this vulnerability is patched.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0779?
CVE-2006-0779 affects XMB Forums versions 1.9.3 and earlier.
What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2006-0779?
CVE-2006-0779 allows attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks by injecting arbitrary web scripts through the username parameter.
How does CVE-2006-0779 impact users?
CVE-2006-0779 can lead to unauthorized actions on behalf of users or theft of sensitive information if exploited.
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