CVE-2006-5504: XSS
Published Oct 25, 2006
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a base64 encoded params value in the action parameter.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.0.7
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.1_rc1
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.0.5
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.1_rc3
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.1_rc2
Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum=1.0.6
Event History
Oct 25, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5504?
CVE-2006-5504 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5504?
To fix CVE-2006-5504, upgrade Simple Machines Forum to the latest version that resolves the XSS vulnerability.
3
Which versions of Simple Machines Forum are affected by CVE-2006-5504?
CVE-2006-5504 affects Simple Machines Forum versions 1.0.5, 1.0.6, 1.0.7, 1.1_rc1, 1.1_rc2, and 1.1_rc3.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2006-5504?
The impact of CVE-2006-5504 includes the potential for remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into web pages.
5
Is it possible to exploit CVE-2006-5504 without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2006-5504 can be exploited by remote attackers without the need for authentication.