CVE-2006-6669 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the format parameter in export_handler.php, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2006-6669?

CVE-2006-6669 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 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 export_handler.php in WebCalendar 1.0.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the format parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6669?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webcalendar Webcalendar.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6669?

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-2006-6669 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6669 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DSA-1279-1, GHSA-6xqp-5jcx-vcqq.

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