CVE-2006-6746 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id_news parameter in Xt-News, 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-2006-6746?
CVE-2006-6746 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Xt-News 0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id_news parameter to (1) add_comment.php or (2) show_news.php.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6746?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Dreaxteam Xt-News.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6746?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6746 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-2006-6746 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6746 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-78fm-849q-5575.