CVE-2006-3841: XSS

Published Jul 25, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebScarab before 20060718-1904, when used with Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 SP2 or Konqueror 3.5.3, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the URL, which is not sanitized before being returned in an error message when WebScarab is not able to access the URL.

Affected Software

1 affected component
OWASP Webscarab=2006-06-21

Event History

Jul 25, 2006
CVE Published
11:04 PM
Jul 26, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3841?

CVE-2006-3841 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3841?

To fix CVE-2006-3841, update WebScarab to the latest version that addresses the XSS vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-3841?

CVE-2006-3841 affects WebScarab versions prior to 20060718-1904 when used with specific browsers like Internet Explorer 6 SP2 and Konqueror 3.5.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3841?

CVE-2006-3841 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2006-3841 lead to other security issues?

Yes, CVE-2006-3841 can potentially allow attackers to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users due to the injection of malicious scripts.

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