CVE-2006-1803 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sql_query parameter in phpMyAdmin, potentially stealing user data or sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-1803?
CVE-2006-1803 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin, published on 18 Apr 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in sql.php in phpMyAdmin 2.7.0-pl1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the sql_query parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1803?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1803?
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-2006-1803 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1803 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpmyadmin Phpmyadmin
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1803, GHSA-9ggj-rc46-h95f.