CVE-2006-4273: XSS

Published Aug 21, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.5.4 and 3.6.0 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by uploading an attachment with a .pdf extension that contains JavaScript, which is processed as script by Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.5.4
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.6.0

Event History

Aug 21, 2006
CVE Published
09:04 PM
Aug 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4273?

CVE-2006-4273 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4273?

To mitigate CVE-2006-4273, users should upgrade to a patched version of vBulletin that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of vBulletin are affected by CVE-2006-4273?

CVE-2006-4273 affects vBulletin versions 3.5.4 and 3.6.0.

4

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2006-4273?

CVE-2006-4273 allows an attacker to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through a crafted PDF attachment.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2006-4273?

CVE-2006-4273 can be exploited by remote attackers who upload malicious PDF files containing JavaScript.

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