CVE-2006-2473 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p parameter in OpenWiki, though the vendor disputes this vulnerability.
- 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-2006-2473?
CVE-2006-2473 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ow.asp in OpenWiki 0.78 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by the vendor and a third party who is affiliated with the product. The vendor states "You cannot insert code in a wikipage or via URL parameters as they are all escaped before usage, so nothing can be compromised at other sites.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2473?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Openwiki Openwiki.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2473?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2473 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-2006-2473 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2473 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-48mj-hcv4-677q.