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CVE-2006-5791

2.6 · LOW

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via (1) the filename for downloading, which is…

Published Nov 7, 2006stefan_rittEPSS 1.37%

Overview

CVE-2006-5791 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting stefan_ritt elog_web_logbook. It was published on November 7, 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

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via (1) the filename for downloading, which is not quoted in an error message by the send_file_direct function, and (2) the Type or Category values in a New entry, which is not properly handled in an error message by the submit_elog function.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stefan_ritt. Update elog_web_logbook 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
stefan_rittelog_web_logbook0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392016Refsecunia.com/advisories/22638Refsecunia.com/advisories/23580Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1242Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20881Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20882Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4315Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29986Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392016Refsecunia.com/advisories/22638

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5791?

CVE-2006-5791 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting stefan_ritt elog_web_logbook. It was published on November 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-5791?

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-2006-5791?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stefan_ritt. Update elog_web_logbook 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-2006-5791?

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