CVE-2006-5983

DirectAdmin 1.28.1 - Authenticated Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Parameters

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 8 public exploits for CVE-2006-5983. PoCs published by Aria-Security Team.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It includes a sample URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in JBMC Software DirectAdmin 1.28.1 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) user parameter to (a) CMD_SHOW_RESELLER or (b) CMD_SHOW_USER in the Admin level; the (2) TYPE parameter to (c) CMD_TICKET_CREATE or (d) CMD_TICKET, the (3) user parameter to (e) CMD_EMAIL_FORWARDER_MODIFY, (f) CMD_EMAIL_VACATION_MODIFY, or (g) CMD_FTP_SHOW, and the (4) name parameter to (h) CMD_EMAIL_LIST in the User level; or the (5) user parameter to (i) CMD_SHOW_USER in the Reseller level.

Exploits (8)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29001

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It includes a sample URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin 1.28.1, 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29003

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It includes a sample URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin 1.28.1, 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29000

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It explains the issue and provides a sample URL to demonstrate the vulnerability but does not include executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin 1.28.1, 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28999

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It explains the issue and provides a sample URL to demonstrate the vulnerability but does not include functional exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29006

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It includes a sample URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29004

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It includes a sample URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin 1.28.1, 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29005

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It includes a sample URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin 1.28.1, 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by Aria-Security Team · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/29002

The provided text describes a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29. It includes a sample URL demonstrating the vulnerability but lacks executable exploit code.

Classification
Writeup 80%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: DirectAdmin versions 1.28.1 and 2.29
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable DirectAdmin instance
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit, Broken Link vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21049
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30256
Vendor Advisory, Broken Link x_refsource_misc
http://aria-security.net/advisory/directadmin.txt
Broken Link mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451376/100/0/threaded
Exploit, Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1885

Scores

EPSS 0.0167
EPSS Percentile 73.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-79
Status published
Products (1)
directadmin/directadmin 1.28.1
Published Nov 20, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026