CVE-2006-5504 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a base64 encoded parameter in Simple Machines Forum.
- 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-2006-5504?
CVE-2006-5504 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Oct 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
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Simple Machines Forum (SMF) allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a base64 encoded params value in the action parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5504?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Simple Machines Simple Machines Forum.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5504?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5504 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-2006-5504 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5504 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7cgr-mhm8-53pw.