CVE-2006-2016 Cross-site scripting in n/a

What is CVE-2006-2016?

CVE-2006-2016 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 25 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpLDAPadmin 0.9.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) dn parameter in (a) compare_form.php, (b) copy_form.php, (c) rename_form.php, (d) template_engine.php, and (e) delete_form.php; (2) scope parameter in (f) search.php; and (3) Container DN, (4) Machine Name, and (5) UID Number fields in (g) template_engine.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2016?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Phpldapadmin Project Phpldapadmin.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2016?

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-2006-2016 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2016 exists.

Public exploit code: 5 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
• How this page is made

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-2016, DSA-1057-1, GHSA-r8w9-95fc-rxgp.