CVE-2006-3174: XSS

Published Jun 23, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in SquirrelMail 1.5.1 and earlier, when registerglobals is enabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML via the mailbox parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail<=1.5.1

Event History

Jun 23, 2006
CVE Published
12:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3174?

The severity of CVE-2006-3174 is classified as medium due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3174?

To fix CVE-2006-3174, upgrade SquirrelMail to version 1.5.2 or later and ensure that register_globals is disabled.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3174?

CVE-2006-3174 affects SquirrelMail versions 1.5.1 and earlier when register_globals is enabled.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3174?

CVE-2006-3174 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2006-3174 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3174 can be exploited remotely by injecting arbitrary HTML through the mailbox parameter.

Contact

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