CVE-2006-6166: XSS
First published: Wed Nov 29 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in jce.php in the JCE Admin Component in Ryan Demmer Joomla Content Editor (JCE) 1.0.4 for Joomla! (com_jce), without the 20060821 jce_patch, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the mosConfig_live_site parameter.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Joomla! Content Editor (JCE) | =1.0.4 | |
| =1.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6166?
CVE-2006-6166 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary scripts.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6166?
To fix CVE-2006-6166, you need to apply the jce_patch released on August 21, 2006, or upgrade to a later version of the Joomla Content Editor.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6166?
CVE-2006-6166 affects users of the JCE Admin Component (version 1.0.4) of Joomla! that have not applied the necessary patch.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6166 enable?
CVE-2006-6166 enables cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.
What parameters are involved in the exploitation of CVE-2006-6166?
The exploitation of CVE-2006-6166 involves manipulating the mosConfig_live_site parameter to inject malicious web scripts.
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