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2.6

KCScripts Portal Pack search page allows script injection

CVE-2006-1969 · published 20 years ago
Summary

The search function (search.cgi) in KCScripts Portal Pack 6.0 and earlier lets an attacker add malicious code through the search query parameter. This could cause unwanted scripts to run in visitors' browsers, potentially stealing information or hijacking sessions. Apply the vendor's latest update or patch and ensure input is properly filtered.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
kcscripts portal_pack <= 6.0
cpe:2.3:a:kcscripts:portal_pack:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search/search.cgi in an unspecified KCScripts script, probably Search Engine or Site Search, distributed individually and as part of Portal Pack 6.0 and ...
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in search/search.cgi in an unspecified KCScripts script, probably Search Engine or Site Search, distributed individually and as part of Portal Pack 6.0 and earlier, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the q parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.6 Low
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published21 Apr 2006
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-1969 · NVD
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