CVE-2006-1697: XSS

Published Apr 11, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Matt Wright Guestbook 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Your Name, (2) E-Mail, or (3) Comments fields when posting a message.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook<=2.3.1

Event History

Apr 11, 2006
CVE Published
10:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1697?

CVE-2006-1697 has a moderate severity level due to its cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1697?

To fix CVE-2006-1697, upgrade Matt Wright Guestbook to a newer version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-1697?

Users of Matt Wright Guestbook version 2.3.1 and below are affected by CVE-2006-1697.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1697?

CVE-2006-1697 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to execute arbitrary scripts.

5

What can attackers do using CVE-2006-1697?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-1697 to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML in the context of the affected user's browser.

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