CVE-2006-4712

CVE-2006-4712 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sage with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sage 1.3.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via JavaScript in a content:encoded element within an item element in an RSS feed, as demonstrated by four example content:encoded elements that use XMLHttpRequest to read arbitrary local files, aka "Cross Context Scripting."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4712?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Sage 1.3.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via JavaScript in a content:encoded element within an item element in an RSS feed, as demonstrated by four example content:encoded elements that use XMLHttpRequest to read arbitrary local files, aka "Cross Context Scripting."
How severe is CVE-2006-4712?
CVE-2006-4712 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4712 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4712?
CVE-2006-4712 affects Sage. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4712?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4712 published?
CVE-2006-4712 was published on 2006-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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