CVE-2006-3253 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the u parameter in vBulletin, though the vendor disputes the vulnerability's existence.
- 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-2006-3253?
CVE-2006-3253 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jelsoft Vbulletin, published on 27 Jun 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 member.php in vBulletin 3.5.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the u parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this report, stating that they have been unable to replicate the issue and that "the userid parameter is run through our filtering system as an unsigned integer.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3253?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jelsoft Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3253?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3253 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-2006-3253 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3253 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Jelsoft Vbulletin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3q76-8594-629m.