Vulnerability Description
Cross-domain vulnerability in Maxthon 1.5.6 build 42 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via an object tag with a data parameter that references a link on the attacker's originating site that specifies a Location HTTP header that references the target site, which then makes that content available through the outerHTML attribute of the object, a similar vulnerability to CVE-2006-3280.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Maxthon | Maxthon | 1.5.6_build_42 |
References
- http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2006/06/multiple-browsers-information.html
- http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2006/06/multiple-browsers-information.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6985?
CVE-2006-6985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cross-domain vulnerability in Maxthon 1.5.6 build 42 allows remote attackers to access restricted information from other domains via an object tag with a data parameter that references a link on the a...
How severe is CVE-2006-6985?
CVE-2006-6985 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6985?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Maxthon Maxthon.