Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy ExpressionEngine cross-site scripting issue. An attacker could inject script or HTML through the avatar parameter, potentially affecting users who view stored or reflected content. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, current exploit evidence, or full vendor remediation details. Exposure is most likely for internet-facing ExpressionEngine deployments still running versions 1.6.4 through 1.6.6, or possibly earlier. Modern deployments are unlikely to be affected unless they retained this legacy code path. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless affected ExpressionEngine versions are still internet-facing. If they are, prioritize remediation because XSS can support account compromise, session theft, or malicious content delivery. Mitigation focus: Identify any ExpressionEngine 1.6.4 through 1.6.6 installations.; Check ExpressionEngine vendor guidance and the 1.6.7 changelog reference.; Upgrade away from affected legacy versions where vendor guidance confirms remediation..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- expressionengine-avatar-xss(49359)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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