CVE-2006-5643 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into foresite CMS via the query parameter in search_de.html.
- 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-2006-5643?
CVE-2006-5643 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 1 Nov 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 search_de.html in foresite CMS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the query parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5643?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Foresite Cms Foresite Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5643?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5643 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-2006-5643 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5643 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-79q6-rr59-764f.