CVE-2006-0473 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary JavaScript via BBcode link tags in my little weblog, potentially executing code in victim browsers.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0473?
CVE-2006-0473 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jan 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the bbcode function in weblog.php in my little homepage my little weblog, as last modified in April 2004, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary Javascript via a javascript URI in BBcode link tags.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0473?
It affects 1 product.
Products include My Little Homepage My Little Weblog.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0473 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2006-0473 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0473 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cf9c-9r7x-87wj.