CVE-2006-6919 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the local context via a malicious RSS feed in the Firefox Sage extension.
- 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-2006-6919?
CVE-2006-6919 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 11 Jan 2007. 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
Firefox Sage extension 1.3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in the local context via an RSS feed with an img tag containing the script followed by an extra trailing ">", which Sage modifies to close the img element before the malicious script.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6919?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sage-Mozdev Sage.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6919?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6919 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-2006-6919 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6919 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hfrj-92vg-95r3.