CVE-2006-2417: XSS

Published May 16, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpMyAdmin 2.8.0.x before 2.8.0.4 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the theme parameter in unknown scripts. NOTE: the lang parameter is already covered by CVE-2006-2031.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
debian/phpmyadmin
4:5.0.4+dfsg2-2+deb11u14:5.2.1+dfsg-1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.8.0.2
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.8.0.1
phpMyAdmin phpMyAdmin=2.8.0.3

Event History

May 16, 2006
CVE Published
10:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
May 19, 2006
Data Sourced
06:48 PM
SeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2417?

CVE-2006-2417 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which can potentially allow attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2417?

To fix CVE-2006-2417, update phpMyAdmin to version 2.8.0.4 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of phpMyAdmin are affected by CVE-2006-2417?

CVE-2006-2417 affects phpMyAdmin versions 2.8.0.1, 2.8.0.2, and 2.8.0.3.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-2417?

Exploitation of CVE-2006-2417 can lead to unauthorized execution of scripts on a user's browser, potentially compromising sensitive data.

5

Is CVE-2006-2417 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2006-2417 is related to CVE-2006-2031, which covers the lang parameter vulnerability in phpMyAdmin.

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