CVE-2006-3636 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Mailman, potentially stealing user data or hijacking accounts.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2006-3636?
CVE-2006-3636 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Sep 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 Mailman before 2.1.9rc1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-3636?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Mailman.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3636?
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-2006-3636 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-3636 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gh24-6437-cg34.