VDB-32973 · CVE-2006-5535 · EDB 28843

cPanel 10.9.0 R50 template cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in cPanel 10.9.0 R50 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation of the argument template results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5535. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in cPanel 10.9.0 R50 (Hosting Control Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument template with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in WebHostManager (WHM) 10.8.0 cPanel 10.9.0 R50 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) theme parameter to scripts/dosetmytheme and the (2) template parameter to scripts2/editzonetemplate.

The weakness was presented 10/26/2006 by Crackers_child (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5535 since 10/26/2006. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 databases at Exploit-DB (28843), SecurityFocus (BID 20683†) and Secunia (SA22555†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Hosting Control Software

Name

cPanel

Version

10.9.0 R50

License

commercial

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 3.9
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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10/26/2006 +3 days 🔍
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04/25/2026 +4062 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Crackers_child
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2006-5535 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5535
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32973
SecurityFocus: 20683 - CPanel Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 22555
Vupen: ADV-2006-4190

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/25/2026 14:35
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (53), 08/06/2018 07:36 (1), 09/15/2025 04:05 (24), 04/25/2026 14:35 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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