CVE-2006-0896 describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Simple Machine Forum (SMF) version 1.0.6, specifically within the Sources/Register.php component. This flaw allows remote attackers to inject malicious web scripts or HTML by manipulating the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header. Rated with a CVSS score of 4.3, this vulnerability is of medium complexity to exploit and could lead to information disclosure or defacement, but not impact system availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion has been observed, organizations using the affected SMF version should apply available patches.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:simple_machines:simple_machines_forum:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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