CVE-2006-3233: XSS
First published: Tue Jun 27 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in openwebmail-read.pl in Open WebMail (OWM) 2.52, and other versions released before 06/18/2006, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the from field. NOTE: some third party sources have mentioned the "to" and "from" fields, although CVE analysis shows that these are associated with the previous version, a different executable, and a different CVE.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | <=2.52 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =1.7 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =1.8 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =1.71 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =1.81 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =1.90 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.5 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.20 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.21 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.30 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.31 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.32 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.41 | |
| Jason Flatt Basic Webmail | =2.51 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-June/000902.html
- http://openwebmail.acatysmoof.com/dev/svn/index.pl/openwebmail/diff/trunk/src/cgi-bin/openwebmail/openwebmail-read.pl?rev1=236;rev2=237
- http://openwebmail.org/openwebmail/doc/changes.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18598
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20714
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2485
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27309
- http://openwebmail.acatysmoof.com/dev/svn/index.pl/openwebmail/diff/trunk/src/cgi-bin/openwebmail/openwebmail-read.pl?rev1=236%3Brev2=237
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3233?
CVE-2006-3233 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3233?
To fix CVE-2006-3233, you should update Open WebMail to version 2.52 or later, which includes a patch for this vulnerability.
What versions of Open WebMail are affected by CVE-2006-3233?
CVE-2006-3233 affects Open WebMail versions prior to 2.52, including versions 1.7 to 2.51.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3233?
CVE-2006-3233 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allowing remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
Can CVE-2006-3233 be exploited?
Yes, attackers can exploit CVE-2006-3233 to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser, potentially compromising user data.
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