CVE-2006-2306

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in moreinfo.asp in EPublisherPro allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title…

published May 11, 2006

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
86.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unsuspecting title could be a hidden trap! This XSS vulnerability in EPublisherPro’s moreinfo.asp allows attackers to sneak in arbitrary web scripts through the title parameter. 😱 Think of it like a restaurant menu where a sneaky diner can add their own bizarre dish description. When others look at the menu, they see the unexpected concoctions instead of the real options, potentially leading to some awkward moments! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts, potentially hijacking user sessions or defacing the website! This might not be an immediate catastrophe, but it could lead to a loss of trust and brand reputation over time.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant menu where a sneaky diner can add their own bizarre dish description. When others look at the menu, they see the unexpected concoctions instead of the real options, potentially leading to some awkward moments! This cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML by manipulating the title parameter in the moreinfo.asp file of EPublisherPro, causing unintended execution of scripts in the browser context.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious scripts, potentially hijacking user sessions or defacing the website! This might not be an immediate catastrophe, but it could lead to a loss of trust and brand reputation over time. To safeguard against this, sanitize all user inputs thoroughly, especially in the title parameter. It's also wise to implement Content Security Policy (CSP) to minimize potential script execution from untrusted sources. Keep an eye on updates and patches for EPublisherPro that address this issue! You’ve got this! By following these steps, you can keep your site secure and your users safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02906 · 86.9th percentile
Published
2006-05-11T10:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 MAY 10:00Z
    Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in moreinfo.asp in EPublisherPro allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the title…
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