CVE-2006-5653 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter in Sun Java System Messenger Express, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2006-5653?
CVE-2006-5653 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 the errorHTML function in the index script in Sun Java System Messenger Express 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5486, however due to the vagueness of the initial advisory and different researchers a new CVE was assigned.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5653?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Java System Messenger Express.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5653?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5653 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-2006-5653 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5653 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6hq-gv45-xmqw.