CVE-2006-4706: XSS
First published: Tue Sep 12 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in inc/functions_post.php in MyBB (aka MyBulletinBoard) 1.1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a url BBCode tag that contains a javascript URI with an SGML numeric character reference and an embedded space, as demonstrated using "java& #115;cript," a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3761.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Mybulletinboard | =1.1.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://myimei.com/security/2006-08-15/mybb-117-htmlspeacialchar_uni-fixjavascript-functions_postphp-urlxss-attack.html
- http://www.mybboard.com/archive.php?nid=18
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21697
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1541
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3418
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/444807/100/100/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4706?
CVE-2006-4706 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4706?
To fix CVE-2006-4706, users should upgrade MyBB to version 1.1.8 or later, which addresses this XSS vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-4706?
CVE-2006-4706 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that affects MyBB 1.1.7.
What components of MyBB are affected by CVE-2006-4706?
CVE-2006-4706 specifically affects the functions_post.php file in MyBB.
Who can exploit CVE-2006-4706?
CVE-2006-4706 can be exploited by remote attackers who can inject malicious scripts through a specific BBCode tag.
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