CVE-2006-0857: XSS

Published Feb 23, 2006

Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Chatbox Plugin 1.0 in e107 0.7.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via a Chatbox, as demonstrated using a SCRIPT element.

Affected Software

2 affected components

e107 Chatbox Plugin=1.0

e107 e107=0.7.2

Event History

Feb 23, 2006

CVE Published

11:02 PM

Feb 24, 2006

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0857?

CVE-2006-0857 has a medium severity rating due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that can allow attackers to execute scripts in a user's browser.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0857?

To fix CVE-2006-0857, update the Chatbox Plugin to a version that does not have this vulnerability or implement sanitation and validation of user inputs.

What type of attack does CVE-2006-0857 represent?

CVE-2006-0857 represents a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack vector that allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via a vulnerable Chatbox.

Which software is affected by CVE-2006-0857?

CVE-2006-0857 affects e107 CMS version 0.7.2 and the Chatbox Plugin version 1.0.

Can CVE-2006-0857 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-0857 can be exploited remotely by attackers through the Chatbox, leading to unauthorized script execution.