CVE-2006-5703: XSS

Published Nov 4, 2006
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in tiki-featuredlink.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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Tiki Wiki CMS Groupware=1.9.5

Event History

Nov 4, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5703?

CVE-2006-5703 affects users of Tikiwiki version 1.9.5.

4

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.

5

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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