CVE-2006-2833 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary scripts via the taxonomy module page title, potentially stealing user data or executing code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-2833?
CVE-2006-2833 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Drupal Drupal, published on 6 Jun 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the taxonomy module in Drupal 4.6.8 and 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via inputs that are not properly validated when the page title is output, possibly involving the $names variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2833?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Drupal Drupal.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2833?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2006-2833 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-2833 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Drupal Drupal
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vh9v-98rp-w5wr.