CVE-2006-6734 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 26 Dec 2006 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the catname parameter in the viewcategory module.

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-2006-6734?

CVE-2006-6734 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 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 modules/viewcategory.php in Minh Nguyen Duong Obie Website Mini Web Shop 2.1.c allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the catname parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6734?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Obie Website Mini Web Shop.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6734?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6734 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-2006-6734 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6734 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fg9c-m2xf-gvf9.