CVE-2006-1698: 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) url, (2) city, (3) state, or (4) country parameters. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information, although it is likely that they are the result of post-disclosure analysis.

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-2006-1698?

CVE-2006-1698 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1698?

To fix CVE-2006-1698, upgrade to a version of Matt Wright Guestbook that is not vulnerable, specifically later than 2.3.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-1698?

CVE-2006-1698 affects Matt Wright Guestbook versions up to and including 2.3.1.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-1698?

CVE-2006-1698 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks which can execute harmful scripts in a user's browser.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2006-1698?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2006-1698 through the vulnerable URL, city, state, or country parameters.

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