CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-0857: XSS

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
e107 Chatbox Plugin=1.0
e107 CMS=0.7.2

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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.

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