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CVE-2006-5442

UnknownEPSS 1.52%

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CVE-2006-5442 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ViewVC 1.0.2 and earlier does not specify a charset in its HTTP headers or HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that inject arbitrary UTF-7 encoded JavaScript code via a view.. EPSS estimates a 1.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ViewVC 1.0.2 and earlier does not specify a charset in its HTTP headers or HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that inject arbitrary UTF-7 encoded JavaScript code via a view.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.52%

71.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ViewvcViewvc<= 1.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5442?
ViewVC 1.0.2 and earlier does not specify a charset in its HTTP headers or HTML documents, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that inject arbitrary UTF-7 encoded JavaScript code via a view.
How severe is CVE-2006-5442?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5442 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5442?
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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Source: NVD / NIST