CVE-2006-2501 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 20 May 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Sun Java Web and Application Servers via error messages, 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-2006-2501?

CVE-2006-2501 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 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 Sun ONE Web Server 6.0 SP9 and earlier, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP4 and earlier, Sun ONE Application Server 7 Platform and Standard Edition Update 6 and earlier, and Java System Application Server 7 2004Q2 Standard and Enterprise Edition Update 2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors, possibly involving error messages.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2501?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Sun Java System Application Server, Sun Java System Web Server, Sun One Application Server, Sun One Web Server.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2501?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2501 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-2006-2501 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2501 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2m9f-g829-9w5c.