CVE-2006-2518 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published 22 May 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a specific parameter in phpwcms, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2006-2518?

CVE-2006-2518 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 May 2006. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in phpwcms 1.2.5-DEV allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the BL[be_cnt_plainhtml] parameter to include/inc_tmpl/content/cnt6.inc.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2518?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpwcms Phpwcms.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2518?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2518 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-2006-2518 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2518 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rgv8-xcp4-4v7v.