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CVE-2006-1699

2.6 · LOW

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aweb Banner Generator 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner parameter in view mode.

Published Apr 11, 2006awebEPSS 1.80%

Overview

CVE-2006-1699 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting aweb banner_generator. It was published on April 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in index.php in Aweb Banner Generator 3.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the banner parameter in view mode.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aweb. Update banner_generator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
awebbanner_generator0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1699?

CVE-2006-1699 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting aweb banner_generator. It was published on April 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-1699?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-1699?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from aweb. Update banner_generator to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-1699?

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