CVE-2006-3494 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary HTML and scripts via multiple parameters in Buddy Zone, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft.

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-2006-3494?

CVE-2006-3494 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Jul 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Buddy Zone 1.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML and web script via the (1) cat_id parameter to (a) view_classifieds.php; (2) id parameter in (b) view_ad.php; (3) event_id parameter in (c) view_event.php, (d) delete_event.php, and (e) edit_event.php; and (4) group_id in (f) view_group.php.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3494?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Vastal I-Tech Buddy Zone.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3494?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-3494 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-2006-3494 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-3494 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fgwm-wrcv-mc8w.

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