CVE-2006-1029: XSS

Published Mar 7, 2006

Updated

The cross-site scripting (XSS) countermeasures in class.inputfilter.php in Joomla! 1.0.7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted mosmsg parameter to index.php with a malformed sequence of multiple tags, as demonstrated using "<<>AAA<><>", possibly due to nested or empty tags.

Affected Software

1 affected component

Joomla joomla=1.0.7

Event History

Mar 7, 2006

CVE Published

12:02 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1029?

CVE-2006-1029 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1029?

To fix CVE-2006-1029, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Joomla! that addresses the XSS countermeasures.

What software versions are impacted by CVE-2006-1029?

CVE-2006-1029 specifically affects Joomla! version 1.0.7.

Can CVE-2006-1029 be exploited without authentication?

Yes, CVE-2006-1029 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-1029?

CVE-2006-1029 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) and denial of service attacks.