CVE-2006-2143 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via bbcode tags in TextFileBB, potentially stealing user data or hijacking accounts.
- 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-2006-2143?
CVE-2006-2143 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 May 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in TextFileBB 1.0.16 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via Javascript events such as "onmouseover" in the (1) color, (2) size, or (3) url bbcode tags.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2143?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jcink Textfilebb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2143?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2143 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-2006-2143 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2143 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v8hm-vx74-m43x.