CVE-2006-2016: XSS
First published: Tue Apr 25 2006(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpLDAPadmin 0.9.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dn parameter in (a) compare_form.php, (b) copy_form.php, (c) rename_form.php, (d) template_engine.php, and (e) delete_form.php; (2) scope parameter in (f) search.php; and (3) Container DN, (4) Machine Name, and (5) UID Number fields in (g) template_engine.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| phpLDAPadmin | <=0.9.8 | |
| Debian Linux | =3.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =3.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17643
- http://www.osvdb.org/24788
- http://www.osvdb.org/24789
- http://www.osvdb.org/24790
- http://www.osvdb.org/24792
- http://www.osvdb.org/24793
- http://www.osvdb.org/24794
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19747
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1057
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20124
- http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2006/04/phpldapadmin-multiple-vuln.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1450
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25959
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25958
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2016?
CVE-2006-2016 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution through XSS attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2016?
To fix CVE-2006-2016, upgrade phpLDAPadmin to version 0.9.9 or later, which addresses these vulnerabilities.
What products are vulnerable to CVE-2006-2016?
CVE-2006-2016 affects phpLDAPadmin versions 0.9.8 and earlier, as well as specific versions of Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 and 3.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-2016?
CVE-2006-2016 can be exploited through cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks allowing attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in users' browsers.
Who is at risk due to CVE-2006-2016?
Users and administrators of phpLDAPadmin prior to version 0.9.9, especially those using Debian versions 3.0 and 3.1, are at risk due to CVE-2006-2016.
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