CVE-2006-1945 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published 20 Apr 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter in AWStats, 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-2006-1945?

CVE-2006-1945 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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 awstats.pl in AWStats 6.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter. NOTE: this might be the same core issue as CVE-2005-2732.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1945?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Awstats Awstats.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1945?

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-2006-1945 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-1945 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1945, GHSA-h828-p7pc-74fc.