Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the private message box implementation (privmsg.php) in phpBB 2.0.x allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Message body" field in a message to a non-existent user.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | 2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23283
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2005
- http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=489624
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453774/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456579/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456728/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456784/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21806
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22001
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30776
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23283
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2005
- http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=489624
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453774/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/456579/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6421?
CVE-2006-6421 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the private message box implementation (privmsg.php) in phpBB 2.0.x allows remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the "Messag...
How severe is CVE-2006-6421?
CVE-2006-6421 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6421?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.