CVE-2006-1977: XSS

Published Apr 21, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in FlexBB 0.5.7 BETA and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name and (2) message parameters.

Affected Software

1 affected component
FlexBB FlexBB<=0.5.7_beta

Event History

Apr 21, 2006
CVE Published
10:02 PM
Apr 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1977?

CVE-2006-1977 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1977?

To fix CVE-2006-1977, upgrade FlexBB to version 0.5.8 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2006-1977?

CVE-2006-1977 affects FlexBB version 0.5.7 BETA and earlier versions.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1977?

CVE-2006-1977 can be exploited by remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

5

What parameters are vulnerable in CVE-2006-1977?

The vulnerable parameters in CVE-2006-1977 are the 'name' and 'message' parameters.

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