CVE-2006-7022

The Tools module in fx-APP 0.0.8.1 allows remote attackers to misrepresent the contents of a web page via an arbitrary URL in the url parameter to a showhtml…

published February 15, 2007

CVSS
—
EPSS
2%
Percentile
83.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A crafty URL in the wrong hands can turn your webpage into a sneaky disguise! 👀 Think of it like a restaurant menu that allows a cunning diner to swap out the listed dishes with whatever they want — you end up serving something completely misleading. An attacker can manipulate the displayed content using an arbitrary URL, causing confusion and mistrust. This vulnerability in fx-APP 0.0.8.1 could allow remote attackers to display deceptive information within your site via an iframe. Imagine your users being misled by fake content, potentially compromising their trust and your brand's integrity!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant menu that allows a cunning diner to swap out the listed dishes with whatever they want — you end up serving something completely misleading. An attacker can manipulate the displayed content using an arbitrary URL, causing confusion and mistrust. The Tools module in fx-APP allows attackers to misrepresent web page contents by injecting an arbitrary URL through the 'url' parameter in the 'showhtml' action of index.php, effectively using iframes to show whatever they desire.

What to do

This vulnerability in fx-APP 0.0.8.1 could allow remote attackers to display deceptive information within your site via an iframe. Imagine your users being misled by fake content, potentially compromising their trust and your brand's integrity! To mitigate this, you should immediately update to a patched version of fx-APP (if available) and implement strict URL validation to ensure users can only load trusted resources. Regular audits of your application can help catch and patch such vulnerabilities swiftly. You've got this! With a few tweaks, you can keep your site safe and sound. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02279 · 83.0th percentile
Published
2007-02-15T02:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 15 FEB 02:00Z
    The Tools module in fx-APP 0.0.8.1 allows remote attackers to misrepresent the contents of a web page via an arbitrary URL in the url parameter to a showhtml…
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