CVE-2006-4712
CWE-79Published: September 12, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
Official 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."
Technical Analysis
CVE-2006-4712 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2006-4712 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts