CVE-2006-5712 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script into Mirapoint WebMail via CSS functions, requiring user interaction to execute.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-5712?
CVE-2006-5712 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Nov 2006. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Mirapoint WebMail allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script via the expression Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) function, as demonstrated using the width style for an IMG element.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5712?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mirapoint Mirapoint Webmail.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5712?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5712 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-2006-5712 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5712 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gvgx-jjhf-pj43.