CVE-2006-4973

DotNetNuke < 3.3.5 and 4.x < 4.3.5 - Cross-Site Scripting via Error Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4973. PoCs published by Secure Shapes.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an HTML injection vulnerability in DotNetNuke by injecting malicious script and iframe tags via the 'error' parameter in the URL. The lack of input sanitization allows arbitrary HTML and script execution in the context of the affected site.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Default.aspx in Perpetual Motion Interactive Systems DotNetNuke before 3.3.5, and 4.x before 4.3.5, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML via the error parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Secure Shapes · textwebappsasp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28615

This exploit demonstrates an HTML injection vulnerability in DotNetNuke by injecting malicious script and iframe tags via the 'error' parameter in the URL. The lack of input sanitization allows arbitrary HTML and script execution in the context of the affected site.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: DotNetNuke (all versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DotNetNuke instance · Ability to craft a malicious URL
MITRE ATT&CK
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22051
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3734
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29048
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory, URL Repurposed x_refsource_misc
http://www.secureshapes.com/advisories/vuln20-09-2006.htm
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20117

Scores

EPSS 0.0190
EPSS Percentile 77.3%

Details

Status published
Products (24)
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 1.0.6
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 1.0.7
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 1.0.8
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 1.0.9
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 1.0.10d
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 1.0.10e
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 2.1.1
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 2.1.2
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 3.0.7
dnnsoftware/dotnetnuke 3.0.8
... and 14 more
Published Sep 25, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026