CVE-2006-6779 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via malicious SWF files, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2006-6779?
CVE-2006-6779 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Jelsoft Vbulletin, published on 28 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 Jelsoft vBulletin allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an SWF file that uses ActionScript to trigger execution of JavaScript.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6779?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jelsoft Vbulletin.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6779?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6779 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-2006-6779 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6779 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Jelsoft Vbulletin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f6vj-hj74-6gr6.