CVE-2006-5703: XSS
First published: Sat Nov 04 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in tiki-featured_link.php in Tikiwiki 1.9.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a url parameter that evades filtering, as demonstrated by a parameter value containing malformed, nested SCRIPT elements.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware | =1.9.5 | |
| =1.9.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22678
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200611-11.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23039
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1816
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4316
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29958
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/450268/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5703?
CVE-2006-5703 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5703?
To fix CVE-2006-5703, upgrade Tikiwiki to a version that addresses this vulnerability, as filtering for the url parameter needs to be improved.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5703?
CVE-2006-5703 affects users of Tikiwiki version 1.9.5.
What types of attacks can occur due to CVE-2006-5703?
CVE-2006-5703 can lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.
What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2006-5703?
Exploitation of CVE-2006-5703 may result in unexpected script execution in the user’s browser, potentially compromising user data.
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