CVE-2006-1498
UnknownEPSS 1.75%
Last modified
CVE-2006-1498 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.5.8 and 1.4.15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted encoded links.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.5.8 and 1.4.15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted encoded links.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.6 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.7 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.8 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.9 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.10 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.11 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.12 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.13 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.4.14 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.0 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.5 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.6 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5.7 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_alpha1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_alpha2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_beta1 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_beta2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_beta3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_beta4 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_rc2 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_rc3 |
| Mediawiki | Mediawiki | 1.5_rc4 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-1498?
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in MediaWiki before 1.5.8 and 1.4.15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted encoded links.
How severe is CVE-2006-1498?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1498 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1498?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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