CVE-2006-6040: XSS

Published Nov 22, 2006
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admincp/index.php in Jelsoft vBulletin 3.6.x allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the prefs parameter in a buildnavprefs action or (2) the navprefs parameter in a savenavprefs action.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.6.2
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.6.1
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.6.0
Jelsoft vBulletin=3.6.3

Event History

Nov 22, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6040?

CVE-2006-6040 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6040?

To fix CVE-2006-6040, upgrade vBulletin to the latest version that addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.

3

What versions of vBulletin are affected by CVE-2006-6040?

CVE-2006-6040 affects vBulletin versions 3.6.0, 3.6.1, 3.6.2, and 3.6.3.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2006-6040?

The impact of CVE-2006-6040 allows an attacker to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages viewed by users.

5

How can I detect if my site is vulnerable to CVE-2006-6040?

You can detect CVE-2006-6040 vulnerabilities by reviewing user input handling in the admincp/index.php file.

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