CVE-2006-2418: XSS

Published May 16, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in certain versions of phpMyAdmin before 2.8.0.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the db parameter in unknown scripts.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/phpmyadmin
4:5.0.4+dfsg2-2+deb11u14:5.2.1+dfsg-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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2418?

CVE-2006-2418 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability, as it allows for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2418?

To fix CVE-2006-2418, upgrade phpMyAdmin to version 2.8.0.4 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2418?

CVE-2006-2418 affects phpMyAdmin versions before 2.8.0.4.

4

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2006-2418?

Exploitation of CVE-2006-2418 can lead to unauthorized script execution in the context of the user’s session.

5

Who is the typical attacker for CVE-2006-2418?

The typical attacker for CVE-2006-2418 is a remote individual leveraging cross-site scripting techniques to manipulate user interactions.

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