CVE-2006-2571 Alkacon OpenCms XSS via query parameter in a search action
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the search query parameter in OpenCms, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2006-2571?
CVE-2006-2571 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 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 search.html in Alkacon OpenCms 6.0.0, 6.0.2, and 6.0.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter in a search action.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2571?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including org.opencms:opencms-core. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | From 6.0.0 | 6.0.4 |
org.opencms:opencms-core Maven | From 6.0.0 | 6.0.4 |
Products include Alkacon Opencms.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2571?
Upgrade org.opencms:opencms-core to 6.0.4 or later.
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-2006-2571 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2571 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pmfx-p95x-cg4p.