CVE-2006-0802: XSS

Published Feb 20, 2006
·
Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magicquotesgpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter in a missing or translation operation.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Postnuke Software Foundation Postnuke<=0.761

Event History

Feb 20, 2006
CVE Published
10:02 PM
Feb 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0802?

CVE-2006-0802 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-0802?

To fix CVE-2006-0802, upgrade to a version of PostNuke later than 0.761 that does not have this vulnerability.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2006-0802 allow?

CVE-2006-0802 allows attackers to perform cross-site scripting attacks by injecting malicious web scripts or HTML.

4

Which versions of PostNuke are affected by CVE-2006-0802?

CVE-2006-0802 affects PostNuke versions up to and including 0.761.

5

Is magic_quotes_gpc relevant to CVE-2006-0802?

Yes, CVE-2006-0802 is particularly exploitable when magic_quotes_gpc is enabled on affected versions.

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