CVE-2006-7149 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Mambo CMS via specific parameters, 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-7149?
CVE-2006-7149 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Mar 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mambo 4.6.x allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the query string to (a) index.php, which reflects the string in an error message from mod_login.php; and the (2) mcname parameter to (b) moscomment.php and (c) com_comment.php.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7149?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mambo Mambo.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7149?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7149 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-2006-7149 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-7149 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p9x2-fg2q-5536.