CVE-2006-3636: XSS

Published Sep 4, 2006
·
Updated

Flaw bug created to hold information about an old flaw we knew something about. For more details see the MITRE CVE description.

Other sources

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mailman before 2.1.9rc1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Red Hat

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/mailman<3:2.1.5.1-25.rhel3.7
3:2.1.5.1-25.rhel3.7
redhat/mailman<3:2.1.5.1-34.rhel4.5
3:2.1.5.1-34.rhel4.5
GNU Mailman=2.1
GNU Mailman=2.1.1
GNU Mailman=2.1.1-beta1
GNU Mailman=2.1.2
GNU Mailman=2.1.3
GNU Mailman=2.1.4
GNU Mailman=2.1.5
GNU Mailman=2.1.5.8
GNU Mailman=2.1.6
GNU Mailman=2.1.7
GNU Mailman=2.1.8
GNU Mailman=2.1b1

Event History

Sep 4, 2006
CVE Published
via Red Hat·12:00 AM
Sep 6, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Aug 16, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3636?

CVE-2006-3636 has a severity rating that typically indicates it allows for the injection of arbitrary web scripts via various vectors.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3636?

To fix CVE-2006-3636, upgrade to Mailman version 2.1.9rc1 or later.

3

What versions of Mailman are affected by CVE-2006-3636?

CVE-2006-3636 affects Mailman versions prior to 2.1.9rc1, including 2.1.5 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2006-3636 lead to data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2006-3636 can potentially lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to execute scripts that could capture sensitive information.

5

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2006-3636?

CVE-2006-3636 can enable cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by users.

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