CVE-2006-5983: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5983: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in JBMC Software DirectAdmin 1.28.1 allow remote authen...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in JBMC Software DirectAdmin 1.28.1 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) user parameter to (a) CMD_SHOW_RESELLER or (b) CMD_SHOW_USER in the Admin level; the (2) TYPE parameter to (c) CMD_TICKET_CREATE or (d) CMD_TICKET, the (3) user parameter to (e) CMD_EMAIL_FORWARDER_MODIFY, (f) CMD_EMAIL_VACATION_MODIFY, or (g) CMD_FTP_SHOW, and the (4) name parameter to (h) CMD_EMAIL_LIST in the User level; or the (5) user parameter to (i) CMD_SHOW_USER in the Reseller level.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

DirectAdmin 1.28.1 has multiple authenticated cross-site scripting flaws across admin, reseller, and user-level pages. A logged-in user could inject script or HTML into affected interface parameters, potentially exposing sessions or causing unsafe actions in another user’s browser. Sources do not provide CVSS scoring, patch details, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy DirectAdmin 1.28.1 hosting control panels, especially internet-accessible panels with multiple tenant, reseller, or delegated user accounts. The source bundle does not identify later affected versions. Treat this as a legacy platform hygiene issue with credible tenant-to-admin risk if DirectAdmin 1.28.1 is still present. It is not supported by evidence of active exploitation in the supplied sources, but exposed hosting panels deserve prompt inventory and upgrade planning. Mitigation focus: Confirm whether any DirectAdmin 1.28.1 instances remain in use.; Check DirectAdmin vendor guidance for the supported upgrade or fix path.; Restrict control panel access to trusted networks or VPN where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 20, 2006, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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directadmin-user-xss(30256)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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