CVE-2006-3179 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 23 Jun 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter in Confixx Pro, requiring user interaction to execute.

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: None listed

What is CVE-2006-3179?

CVE-2006-3179 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 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 tools_ftp_pwaendern.php in Confixx Pro 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the account parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Swsoft Confixx.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3179 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-2006-3179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x642-x5w5-q86p.