CVE-2006-5791 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published 7 Nov 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary HTML or scripts via filename or entry fields in ELOG, 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: Available

What is CVE-2006-5791?

CVE-2006-5791 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via (1) the filename for downloading, which is not quoted in an error message by the send_file_direct function, and (2) the Type or Category values in a New entry, which is not properly handled in an error message by the submit_elog function.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5791?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5791?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2006-5791 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-5791 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gw2m-f529-g22g.