Sun Java System Messenger Express 6 errorhtml Error cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java System Messenger Express 6 and classified as problematic. The affected element is the function errorhtml. The manipulation of the argument Error results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2006-5653. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

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A vulnerability was found in Sun Java System Messenger Express 6 (Messaging Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function errorhtml. The manipulation of the argument error 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. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the errorHTML function in the index script in Sun Java System Messenger Express 6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the error parameter. NOTE: this issue might be related to CVE-2006-5486, however due to the vagueness of the initial advisory and different researchers a new CVE was assigned.

The weakness was disclosed 11/02/2006 by Handrix (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2006-5653 since 11/02/2006. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as highly functional.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29939), Exploit-DB (28887), SecurityFocus (BID 20832†), Secunia (SA22663†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1018106†). The entry VDB-37011 is pretty similar. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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10/31/2006 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Handrix
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5653 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5653
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33072
X-Force: 29939 - Sun Java System Messaging Server index.php cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 20832 - Sun Java System Messenger Express Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Secunia: 22663 - Sun Java System Messenger Express "error" Cross-Site Scripting, Less Critical
SecurityTracker: 1018106 - Sun Java System Messaging Server Input Validation Hole Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks
Vupen: ADV-2006-4281

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

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/26/2026 02:07
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (70), 09/26/2017 10:51 (2), 01/11/2025 12:36 (17), 04/26/2026 02:07 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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