CVE-2006-5130 in JAF CMS
Summary
by MITRE
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in ph03y3nk just another flat file (JAF) CMS 4.0 RC1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) name, (2) url, (3) title, and (4) about parameters in a forum post. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 04/23/2026
The vulnerability CVE-2006-5130 represents a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability within the ph03y3nk just another flat file JAF CMS version 4.0 RC1. This vulnerability exists in the forum post functionality where user input is not properly sanitized before being rendered back to users. The affected parameters include name, url, title, and about fields within forum posts, creating multiple attack vectors for malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML content. The vulnerability's classification as a CWE-79 - Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') underscores its fundamental nature as a web application security flaw that allows attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of other users' browsers.
The technical exploitation of this vulnerability occurs when an attacker crafts malicious input containing HTML or JavaScript code within any of the four specified parameters during forum posting. When other users view the forum post containing this malicious content, their browsers execute the injected scripts, potentially leading to session hijacking, credential theft, or redirection to malicious websites. The vulnerability's impact is amplified by the fact that it affects multiple input fields, providing attackers with several opportunities to successfully compromise user sessions. The CMS's failure to implement proper input validation and output encoding mechanisms creates an environment where attacker-controlled data can be seamlessly integrated into the web application's dynamic content generation process.
From an operational standpoint, this vulnerability poses significant risks to both end users and administrators of the affected CMS. Users who browse forum posts may unknowingly execute malicious scripts that could steal their authentication tokens, redirect them to phishing sites, or perform actions on their behalf without their knowledge. The vulnerability's remote nature means that attackers do not require physical access to the system or administrative privileges to exploit it. This makes it particularly dangerous in environments where the CMS is used for community forums or user-generated content platforms. The attack requires minimal technical expertise, making it accessible to a broad range of threat actors and increasing the potential for widespread exploitation.
Mitigation strategies for this vulnerability should focus on implementing comprehensive input validation and output encoding mechanisms. The CMS should sanitize all user inputs through proper escaping of special characters before rendering them in web pages, following the principle of least privilege in data handling. Implementing Content Security Policy headers can provide additional protection against script execution. Regular security audits and code reviews should be conducted to identify similar vulnerabilities in other parts of the application. The vulnerability's remediation aligns with ATT&CK technique T1566.001 - Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment, as attackers could leverage this vulnerability to deliver malicious payloads through forum posts. Organizations should also consider implementing web application firewalls to detect and block suspicious input patterns. The vulnerability highlights the importance of secure coding practices and proper input validation as fundamental security controls that should be integrated into all web application development processes.