CVE-2006-5096 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Itemid parameter in VirtueMart for Joomla, 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-2006-5096?
CVE-2006-5096 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 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 index.php in VirtueMart (formerly known as mambo-phpShop) Joomla! eCommerce Edition CMS 1.0.11, and possibly earlier, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Itemid parameter in a (1) com_contact or (2) subscribe action.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5096?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Virtuemart Virtuemart Joomla Ecommerrce Edition Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5096?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5096 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-2006-5096 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5096 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mcfw-fx9x-7qc5.