Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/templates.php in WordPress 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter. NOTE: some sources have reported this as a vulnerability in the get_file_description function in wp-admin/admin-functions.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | <= 2.0.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116722128631087&w=2
- http://michaeldaw.org/ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23587
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23741
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-10.xml
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset/4665
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21782Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5191
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31133
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116722128631087&w=2
- http://michaeldaw.org/ExploitPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23587
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23741
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-10.xml
- http://trac.wordpress.org/changeset/4665
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6808?
CVE-2006-6808 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in wp-admin/templates.php in WordPress 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the file parameter. NOTE: some sources have re...
How severe is CVE-2006-6808?
CVE-2006-6808 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-2006-6808?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress.