CVE-2006-6808: XSS
First published: Thu Dec 28 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/templates.php in WordPress 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter. NOTE: some sources have reported this as a vulnerability in the get_file_description function in wp-admin/admin-functions.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress | <=2.0.5 | |
| WordPress | =0.6.2-beta_2 | |
| WordPress | =0.6.2.1-beta_2 | |
| WordPress | =0.7 | |
| WordPress | =0.71 | |
| WordPress | =1.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.2.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.5 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1.2 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.1.3 | |
| WordPress | =1.5.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.0 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.1 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.2 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.3 | |
| WordPress | =2.0.4 | |
| <=2.0.5 | ||
| =0.6.2-beta_2 | ||
| =0.6.2.1-beta_2 | ||
| =0.7 | ||
| =0.71 | ||
| =1.2 | ||
| =1.2.1 | ||
| =1.2.2 | ||
| =1.5 | ||
| =1.5.1 | ||
| =1.5.1.2 | ||
| =1.5.1.3 | ||
| =1.5.2 | ||
| =2.0 | ||
| =2.0.1 | ||
| =2.0.2 | ||
| =2.0.3 | ||
| =2.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116722128631087&w=2
- http://michaeldaw.org/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23587
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23741
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-10.xml
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset/4665
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21782
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5191
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31133
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6808?
CVE-2006-6808 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6808?
To fix CVE-2006-6808, it is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of WordPress that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of WordPress are affected by CVE-2006-6808?
CVE-2006-6808 affects WordPress versions up to and including 2.0.5, as well as several earlier versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-6808?
CVE-2006-6808 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows attackers to inject arbitrary scripts into web pages.
Can CVE-2006-6808 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6808 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's browser.
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