CVE-2006-0562 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 6 Feb 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into PluggedOut Blog via the data parameter in problem.php.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-0562?

CVE-2006-0562 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Feb 2006. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in problem.php in PluggedOut Blog 1.9.9c allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the data parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0562?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pluggedout Pluggedout Blog.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0562?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0562 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-2006-0562 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0562 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-j3p5-xrfg-c6j5.