CVE-2006-5652 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script via CSS functions in Sun iPlanet Messaging Server Messenger Express, 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-2006-5652?
CVE-2006-5652 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 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 Sun iPlanet Messaging Server Messenger Express allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the expression Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) function, as demonstrated by setting the width style for an IMG element. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5486, however due to the vagueness of the initial advisory and different researchers, it has been assigned a new CVE.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5652?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Iplanet Messaging Server Messenger Express.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5652?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5652 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-2006-5652 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5652 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c678-jhc7-f2wf.