Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in PHPKB Knowledge Base allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchkeyword parameter. NOTE: the issue was originally disputed by the vendor, but on 20060519, the vendor notified CVE that "We have fixed all the mentioned issues and now the search section of PHPKB script is free from any XSS issues."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chadha Software Technologies | Phpkb Knowledge Base | <= 1.5 |
References
- http://d4igoro.blogspot.com/2006/05/phpkb-knowledge-base-xss.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19913Vendor Advisory
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000753.html
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000775.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1628
- http://d4igoro.blogspot.com/2006/05/phpkb-knowledge-base-xss.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19913Vendor Advisory
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000753.html
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2006-May/000775.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1628
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2184?
CVE-2006-2184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search.php in PHPKB Knowledge Base allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the searchkeyword parameter. NOTE: the issue was orig...
How severe is CVE-2006-2184?
CVE-2006-2184 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2184?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Chadha Software Technologies Phpkb Knowledge Base.