CVE-2006-5063 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 5.1 Published 28 Sep 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Elog log entries, potentially compromising user sessions or data integrity.

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: Available

What is CVE-2006-5063?

CVE-2006-5063 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Sep 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 Elog 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by editing log entries in HTML mode.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5063?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5063?

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-2006-5063 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5063 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gw8f-chrw-2547.