CVE-2006-1697 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary web script or HTML via input fields in Matt Wright Guestbook, requiring user interaction to trigger.
- 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-2006-1697?
CVE-2006-1697 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Apr 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 Matt Wright Guestbook 2.3.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) Your Name, (2) E-Mail, or (3) Comments fields when posting a message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1697?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Matt Wright Matt Wright Guestbook.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1697?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-1697 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-2006-1697 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1697 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j6w5-7wgg-qq7q.