CVE-2006-1796: XSS
First published: Mon Apr 17 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the paging links functionality in template-functions-links.php in Wordpress 1.5.2, and possibly other versions before 2.0.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML to Internet Explorer users via the request URI ($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI']).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | =2.0 | |
| WordPress | =0.6.2.1-beta_2 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.1 | |
| WordPress | =0.7 | |
| WordPress | =0.71 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.0.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.0.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.0 | |
| WordPress | <=2.0 | |
| WordPress | =1.5 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1 | |
| WordPress | =0.6.2-beta_2 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1796?
CVE-2006-1796 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its impact on user data via cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1796?
To fix CVE-2006-1796, upgrade your WordPress installation to version 2.0.1 or later.
Which versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2006-1796?
CVE-2006-1796 affects WordPress versions prior to 2.0.1, including 1.5.2 and several earlier versions.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1796?
CVE-2006-1796 can be exploited to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML through the request URI, leading to cross-site scripting attacks.
Can I use older versions of WordPress if I mitigate CVE-2006-1796?
Using older versions of WordPress is not recommended as CVE-2006-1796 and other vulnerabilities may expose your site to risk.
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