CVE-2006-4220 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Novell GroupWise WebAccess via specific parameters, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2006-4220?
CVE-2006-4220 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Novell Groupwise, published on 5 Feb 2008. 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 webacc in Novell GroupWise WebAccess before 7 Support Pack 3 Public Beta allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) User.html, (2) Error, (3) User.Theme.index, and (4) and User.lang parameters.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4220?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Novell Groupwise, Novell Groupwise Webaccess.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4220?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4220 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-2006-4220 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-4220 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Novell Groupwise
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rfp-695c-r3m5.