CVE-2006-5059: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5059: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WWWthreads 5.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WWWthreads 5.4.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Cat parameter to (1) dosearch.php, (2) postlist.php, (3) showmembers.php, (4) faq_english.php, (5) online.php, (6) login.php, (7) newuser.php, (8) wwwthreads.php, (9) search.php, or (10) postlist.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an older cross-site scripting issue in WWWthreads 5.4.2 and earlier. A remote attacker could make forum pages reflect attacker-controlled script or HTML through the Cat parameter. Business urgency depends on whether any exposed legacy WWWthreads forums still exist. Exposure is limited to organizations still running WWWthreads 5.4.2 or earlier, especially internet-facing forum installations. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset inventory is essential. Treat this as a legacy internet-exposure cleanup item. It is not KEV-listed in the bundle, but any public unmaintained forum can create account compromise, brand, and user-trust risk. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or isolate legacy WWWthreads 5.4.2 and earlier installations.; Check vendor or archival advisory guidance for any available fixed release.; Restrict public access to affected forum routes where business use is unnecessary..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 10:19 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 28, 2006, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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