CVE-2006-5853 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter in Immediacy CMS logon page, 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-2006-5853?
CVE-2006-5853 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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 logon.aspx in Immediacy CMS (Immediacy .NET CMS) 5.2 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the lang parameter, which is returned to the client in a lang cookie.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5853?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Immediacy Immediacy .Net Cms.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5853?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5853 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-2006-5853 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5853 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-89q4-3vm4-2v5v.