CVE-2006-1258 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the set_theme parameter in phpMyAdmin, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2006-1258?
CVE-2006-1258 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 19 Mar 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 phpMyAdmin 2.8.0.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the set_theme parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1258?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1258?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2006-1258 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1258 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1258, GHSA-4m4p-5pj4-3gv8.