# 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.

- **Severity:** Low 2.6 (`AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N`)
- **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:** Yes
- **Published:** 24 May 2006
- **Updated:** 7 Aug 2024
- **Also known as:** GHSA-pmfx-p95x-cg4p

## 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 | Ecosystem | 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: Alkacon Opencms.

## How do I fix CVE-2006-2571?

Upgrade org.opencms:opencms-core to 6.0.4 or later.

## 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

- [CVE-2018-8811](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2018-8811/): Cross-site request forgery in n/a (high 8.8)
- [CVE-2019-11819](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2019-11819/): Alkacon OpenCMS CSV Injection via New User module (high 7.8)
- [CVE-2005-4475](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2005-4475/): Cross-site scripting in n/a (medium 6.8)
- [CVE-2024-42699](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2024-42699/): OpenCMS Cross-Site Scripting vulnerability (medium 6.5)
- [CVE-2021-3312](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2021-3312/): XML External Entity Reference in org.opencms:opencms-core (medium 6.5)

## Fix prompt for AI coding agents

```text
Check this codebase for CVE-2006-2571 and fix it if it is affected.

What it is: 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.
Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2571 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Affected packages and fixed versions:
- org.opencms:opencms-core (Maven): affected from 6.0.0; fixed in 6.0.4
- org.opencms:opencms-core (Maven): affected from 6.0.0; fixed in 6.0.4

Task:
1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies.
2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it.
3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead.
4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why.
5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing.

Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2006-2571/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2006-2571/index.md)
```

## Sources

- CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-2571
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2571
- OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2006-2571

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From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2006-2571/
Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.