CVE-2006-0703 in imageVue
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in index.php in imageVue 16.1 has unknown impact, probably a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability involving the query string that is not quoted when inserted into style and body tags, as demonstrated using a bgcol parameter.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 11/27/2025
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2006-0703 affects imageVue version 16.1, specifically within the index.php script where an unspecified security flaw exists in the handling of query string parameters. This issue manifests as a potential cross-site scripting vulnerability that exploits improper input validation and sanitization mechanisms. The vulnerability is particularly concerning as it involves the bgcol parameter which is processed within HTML style and body tags, creating a direct pathway for malicious code execution in victim browsers.
The technical implementation flaw stems from the application's failure to properly quote or sanitize user-supplied input parameters before incorporating them into dynamic HTML content generation. When the bgcol parameter is passed through the query string, the application directly inserts this value into style attributes and body tags without appropriate escaping or validation measures. This creates a classic cross-site scripting scenario where attacker-controlled data can be injected into the HTML context and subsequently executed by web browsers. The vulnerability operates under CWE-79 which specifically addresses cross-site scripting flaws in web applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple script injection as it provides attackers with potential access to user sessions, data theft capabilities, and the ability to redirect users to malicious websites. When exploited, the vulnerability allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser session, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or further exploitation of the compromised system. The attack vector is particularly dangerous because it requires minimal user interaction beyond visiting a maliciously crafted URL containing the vulnerable parameter.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms throughout the application. The most effective immediate solution involves sanitizing all user-supplied parameters before incorporating them into HTML content, particularly by implementing proper HTML entity encoding for style and attribute values. Additionally, developers should implement Content Security Policy headers to limit the execution of inline scripts and establish proper parameter validation routines that reject or sanitize potentially dangerous input sequences. This vulnerability demonstrates the critical importance of input validation and output encoding practices as outlined in the OWASP Top Ten security guidelines and aligns with ATT&CK technique T1059.007 for script injection attacks.