CVE-2006-5499
6.8 · MEDIUMMultiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Serendipity (s9y) 1.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors in the media manager…
Overview
CVE-2006-5499 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting serendipity serendipity. It was published on October 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Serendipity (s9y) 1.0.1 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors in the media manager administration page.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from serendipity. Update serendipity 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
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| serendipity | serendipity | 0 | Affected |
References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2006-5499?
CVE-2006-5499 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting serendipity serendipity. It was published on October 25, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2006-5499?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5499?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from serendipity. Update serendipity 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-2006-5499?
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