CVE-2006-5883: XSS

Published Nov 14, 2006
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in cPanel 10 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dir parameter in (a) seldir.html, and the (2) user and (3) dir parameters in (b) newuser.html.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cpanel Cpanel=10

Event History

Nov 14, 2006
CVE Published
07:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 15, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5883?

CVE-2006-5883 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5883?

To fix CVE-2006-5883, update cPanel to a version that addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-5883?

CVE-2006-5883 affects remote authenticated users of cPanel version 10.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2006-5883?

CVE-2006-5883 allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

5

Where can I find more details about CVE-2006-5883?

Details about CVE-2006-5883 can be found in security advisory notes and vulnerability databases.

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