VDB-32498 · CVE-2006-5037 · SA22060

Squiz MySource Matrix 3.8 HTTP Proxy Server sq_content_src cross site scripting ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Squiz MySource Matrix 3.8 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component HTTP Proxy Server. Such manipulation of the argument sq_content_src leads to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2006-5037. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. There are still doubts about whether this vulnerability truly exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Squiz MySource Matrix 3.8. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown code of the component HTTP Proxy Server. The manipulation of the argument sq_content_src with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

MySource Matrix after 3.8 allows remote attackers to use the application as an HTTP proxy server via a MIME encoded URL in the sq_content_src parameter to access arbitrary sites with the server's IP address and conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. NOTE: the researcher reports that "The vendor does not consider this a vulnerability.

The weakness was presented 09/27/2006 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-5037 since 09/27/2006. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Secunia (SA22060†). See VDB-32497 for similar entry. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

Squiz

Name

MySource Matrix

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/27/2006 🔍
09/27/2006 +0 days 🔍
09/27/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3088 days 🔍
04/23/2026 +4060 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
Disputed: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2006-5037 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5037
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32498
Secunia: 22060

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 02:45
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (49), 08/14/2018 08:19 (2), 08/08/2024 01:07 (17), 04/23/2026 02:45 (2)
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