What is the severity of CVE-2006-6420?

CVE-2006-6420 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6420?

To fix CVE-2006-6420, update to the latest version of the Joomla Content Editor that addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.

What versions are affected by CVE-2006-6420?

CVE-2006-6420 affects Joomla Content Editor versions 1.1.0 beta 2 and earlier.

Can CVE-2006-6420 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6420 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

What components are involved in CVE-2006-6420?

CVE-2006-6420 involves the jce.php script in the JCE Admin Component of the Joomla Content Editor.

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CVE-2006-6420

medium

6.8

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 79

10/12/2006

9/4/2025

CVE-2006-6420: XSS

First published: Sun Dec 10 2006(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in jce.php in the JCE Admin Component in Ryan Demmer Joomla Content Editor (JCE) 1.1.0 beta 2 and earlier for Joomla! (com_jce) allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) img, (2) title, (3) w, or (4) h parameter, different vectors than CVE-2006-6166. NOTE: The provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Joomla! Content Editor (JCE)	=1.0.4
Joomla! Content Editor (JCE)	=1.1.0_beta2
	=1.0.4
	=1.1.0_beta2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6420?
CVE-2006-6420 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6420?
To fix CVE-2006-6420, update to the latest version of the Joomla Content Editor that addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.
What versions are affected by CVE-2006-6420?
CVE-2006-6420 affects Joomla Content Editor versions 1.1.0 beta 2 and earlier.
Can CVE-2006-6420 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6420 can be exploited remotely by attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
What components are involved in CVE-2006-6420?
CVE-2006-6420 involves the jce.php script in the JCE Admin Component of the Joomla Content Editor.

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