CVE-2006-2618 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via the review box, potentially compromising user sessions or data.
- 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-2006-2618?
CVE-2006-2618 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 (1) AlstraSoft Web Host Directory 1.2, aka (2) HyperStop WebHost Directory 1.2, might allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "write a review" box. NOTE: since user reviews do not require administrator privileges, and an auto-approve mechanism exists, this issue is a vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2618?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alstrasoft Webhost Directory.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2618?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2618 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-2006-2618 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2618 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-687w-r8xc-4f7c.