CVE-2006-0896: XSS
First published: Sat Feb 25 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sources/Register.php in Simple Machine Forum (SMF) 1.0.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Machines Forum | =1.0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://evuln.com/vulns/86/summary.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19004
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16841
- http://www.osvdb.org/23480
- http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-April/000682.html
- http://www.simplemachines.org/community/index.php?topic=78841.0
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/545
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0726
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24915
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426824/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0896?
CVE-2006-0896 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0896?
To fix CVE-2006-0896, upgrade to a version of Simple Machines Forum that is not vulnerable, such as versions higher than 1.0.6.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-0896?
CVE-2006-0896 specifically affects Simple Machines Forum version 1.0.6.
How does CVE-2006-0896 exploit vulnerabilities?
CVE-2006-0896 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into web pages viewed by users, making it a cross-site scripting (XSS) exploit.
Who is at risk from CVE-2006-0896?
Users and administrators of Simple Machines Forum version 1.0.6 are at risk of exploitation through cross-site scripting attacks.
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