CVE-2006-2490 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via URL-encoded values in specific parameters, 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
None listed

What is CVE-2006-2490?

CVE-2006-2490 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mobotix IP Network Cameras M1 1.9.4.7 and M10 2.0.5.2, and other versions before 2.2.3.18 for M10/D10 and 3.0.3.31 for M22, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via URL-encoded values in (1) the query string to help/help, (2) the get_image_info_abspath parameter to control/eventplayer, and (3) the source_ip parameter to events.tar.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2490?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mobotix Mobotix Ip Network Camera.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2490?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2490 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-2006-2490 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2490 exists.

Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-598w-rp37-8cpg.

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