CVE-2006-3253: XSS

Published Jun 27, 2006
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Updated

DISPUTED Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in member.php in vBulletin 3.5.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the u parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this report, stating that they have been unable to replicate the issue and that "the userid parameter is run through our filtering system as an unsigned integer."

Affected Software

11 affected components
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0_beta_1
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0_beta_2
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0_beta_3
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0_beta_4
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0_rc1
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0_rc2
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.0_rc3
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.1
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.2
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.3

Event History

Jun 27, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Jun 28, 2006
Disputed
01:45 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3253?

The severity of CVE-2006-3253 is generally considered to be moderate due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3253?

To fix CVE-2006-3253, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of vBulletin that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of vBulletin are affected by CVE-2006-3253?

CVE-2006-3253 affects vBulletin versions 3.5.0 to 3.5.3, along with several beta and release candidate versions.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-3253?

CVE-2006-3253 can be exploited through XSS attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts or HTML onto affected web pages.

5

Does the vendor acknowledge the existence of CVE-2006-3253?

The vendor has disputed the existence of CVE-2006-3253, stating they have been unable to replicate the issue.

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