CVE-2006-4542: XSS

Published Sep 5, 2006
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Updated

Webmin before 1.296 and Usermin before 1.226 do not properly handle a URL with a null ("%00") character, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS), read CGI program source code, list directories, and possibly execute programs.

Affected Software

92 affected components
webmin webmin=1.2.50
webmin webmin=0.97
Usermin Usermin=0.91
webmin webmin=0.22
webmin webmin=0.99
Usermin Usermin=1.070
webmin webmin=1.0.20
webmin webmin=1.0.51
webmin webmin=0.7
webmin webmin=1.0.10
Usermin Usermin=1.040
webmin webmin=0.88
Usermin Usermin=0.9
webmin webmin=0.4
Usermin Usermin=1.060
webmin webmin=1.1.50
webmin webmin=1.0.60
Usermin Usermin=0.8
Usermin Usermin=1.080
Usermin Usermin=1.100
webmin webmin=1.1.00
Usermin Usermin=1.210
webmin webmin=1.1.30
webmin webmin=0.96
webmin webmin=1.1.21
webmin webmin=0.51
webmin webmin=0.90
webmin webmin=0.93
webmin webmin=0.31
webmin webmin=0.42
webmin webmin=1.0.00
webmin webmin=1.0.90
webmin webmin=0.92
webmin webmin=0.78
Usermin Usermin=0.97
Usermin Usermin=0.99
Usermin Usermin=1.010
Usermin Usermin=0.6
Usermin Usermin=1.130
webmin webmin<=1.2.90
webmin webmin=1.2.80
Usermin Usermin=1.150
webmin webmin=1.2.30
Usermin Usermin=1.140
Usermin Usermin=0.96
webmin webmin=1.0.30
webmin webmin=1.2.20
webmin webmin=1.1.40
webmin webmin=0.21
webmin webmin=0.77
webmin webmin=1.1.20
Usermin Usermin=1.090
Usermin Usermin=1.020
webmin webmin=0.2
webmin webmin=0.85
webmin webmin=0.6
webmin webmin=0.41
webmin webmin=1.2.60
webmin webmin=0.95
webmin webmin=0.94
Usermin Usermin=0.5
Usermin Usermin=1.051
Usermin Usermin=1.000
Usermin Usermin=1.030
Usermin Usermin<=1.220
webmin webmin=0.83
Usermin Usermin=0.94
webmin webmin=1.2.70
Usermin Usermin=0.95
webmin webmin=0.84
webmin webmin=1.0.70
webmin webmin=0.3
webmin webmin=0.79
Usermin Usermin=0.92
Usermin Usermin=1.110
webmin webmin=0.76
Usermin Usermin=0.98
Usermin Usermin=0.93
webmin webmin=0.91
webmin webmin=1.0.50
webmin webmin=1.0.40
webmin webmin=0.80
webmin webmin=0.1
webmin webmin=0.5
webmin webmin=0.98
webmin webmin=1.0.80
Usermin Usermin=0.7
Usermin Usermin=1.120
webmin webmin=1.1.10
webmin webmin=1.2.40
webmin webmin=0.92.1
Usermin Usermin=0.4

Event History

Sep 5, 2006
CVE Published
11:04 PM
Sep 6, 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-2006-4542?

CVE-2006-4542 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to facilitate various attacks such as cross-site scripting and unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4542?

To fix CVE-2006-4542, upgrade Webmin to version 1.296 or later and Usermin to version 1.226 or later.

3

What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-2006-4542?

CVE-2006-4542 can allow remote attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks, read CGI program source code, list directories, and possibly execute programs.

4

Which versions of Webmin are affected by CVE-2006-4542?

Webmin versions prior to 1.296 are affected by CVE-2006-4542.

5

Which versions of Usermin are affected by CVE-2006-4542?

Usermin versions prior to 1.226 are affected by CVE-2006-4542.

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