CVE-2006-5442: XSS
First published: Sat Oct 21 2006(Updated: )
ViewVC 1.0.2 and earlier does not specify a charset in its HTTP headers or HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that inject arbitrary UTF-7 encoded JavaScript code via a view.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ViewVC | <=1.0.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/servlets/ReadMsg?list=announce&msgNo=5&raw=true
- http://www.hardened-php.net/advisory_102006.134.html
- http://viewvc.tigris.org/source/browse/viewvc/trunk/CHANGES?rev=HEAD
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22395
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20543
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1755
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29576
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448762/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5442?
CVE-2006-5442 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5442?
To fix CVE-2006-5442, upgrade to ViewVC version 1.0.3 or later.
What types of attacks can CVE-2006-5442 facilitate?
CVE-2006-5442 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that allow injection of arbitrary JavaScript code.
Which versions of ViewVC are affected by CVE-2006-5442?
CVE-2006-5442 affects ViewVC versions 1.0.2 and earlier.
Can CVE-2006-5442 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2006-5442 can be exploited by remote attackers without requiring authentication.
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