CVE-2006-4157: XSS
First published: Wed Aug 16 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Yet another Bulletin Board (YaBB) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the categories parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Yabb | =1.5.1 | |
| Yabb | =1.5.2 | |
| Yabb | =1.5.4 | |
| Yabb | =1.5.5 | |
| Yabb | =1.5.5b |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4157?
CVE-2006-4157 has a moderate severity rating as it allows cross-site scripting attacks that can compromise user data.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4157?
To fix CVE-2006-4157, you should update your YaBB software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-4157?
CVE-2006-4157 affects YaBB versions 1.5.1, 1.5.2, 1.5.4, and 1.5.5, including the 1.5.5b beta version.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-4157 enable?
CVE-2006-4157 enables remote attackers to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing script injection via the categories parameter.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-4157?
While updating is the recommended fix for CVE-2006-4157, you can also validate and sanitize user input to mitigate the risk of XSS.
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