Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the paging links functionality in template-functions-links.php in Wordpress 1.5.2, and possibly other versions before 2.0.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML to Internet Explorer users via the request URI ($_SERVER['REQUEST_URI']).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.0 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=328909Patch
- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/1686Patch
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=328909Patch
- http://trac.wordpress.org/ticket/1686Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1796?
CVE-2006-1796 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the paging links functionality in template-functions-links.php in Wordpress 1.5.2, and possibly other versions before 2.0.1, allows remote attackers to inje...
How severe is CVE-2006-1796?
CVE-2006-1796 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1796?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.