CVE-2006-5504: XSS

Published Oct 25, 2006
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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.

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