CVE-2006-6509

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the skinning feature in SiteKiosk before 6.5.150 allows local users to bypass security protections and inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an ABOUT: URI, which is displayed in the title bar of the browser.

4.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.07%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30877	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/454185/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21567	vdb entry patch
http://www.sitekiosk.com/th_support/versions/index.php3?id=39	patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4985	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/23253	third party advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2024	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6509?: CVE-2006-6509 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6509?: To fix CVE-2006-6509, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-6509 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-6509 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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