CVE-2006-2231 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via guestbook fields, potentially compromising user sessions.
- 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-2006-2231?
CVE-2006-2231 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 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 addguest.cgi in Big Webmaster Guestbook Script 1.02 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) mail, (2) site, (3) city, (4) state, (5) country, and possibly (6) name fields, which are viewed via viewguest.cgi.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Big Webmaster Big Webmaster Guestbook Script.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2231 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-2006-2231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2hhp-373f-h757.