CVE-2006-0802: XSS
First published: Mon Feb 20 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the NS-Languages module for PostNuke 0.761 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the language parameter in a missing or translation operation.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Postnuke Software Foundation Pnphpbb | <=0.761 |
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Reference Links
- http://news.postnuke.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=2754
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-02/0469.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16752
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18937
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0673
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/454
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24823
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Which versions of PostNuke are affected by CVE-2006-0802?
CVE-2006-0802 affects PostNuke versions up to and including 0.761.
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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