CVE-2006-6808: XSS

Published 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 getfiledescription function in wp-admin/admin-functions.php.

Affected Software

18 affected components
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

Remediation

Patch Available

Event History

Dec 28, 2006
CVE Published
09:28 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Dec 29, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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