CVE-2006-6919

Sage < 1.3.8 - Remote Code Execution via Malicious RSS Feed img Tag

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-6919. PoCs published by pdp.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sage by injecting malicious JavaScript code into an RSS feed. The script attempts to read local files (e.g., C:/boot.ini or /etc/passwd) via XMLHttpRequest and display their contents in an alert, showcasing the potential for local file disclosure.

Description

Firefox Sage extension 1.3.8 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Javascript in the local context via an RSS feed with an img tag containing the script followed by an extra trailing ">", which Sage modifies to close the img element before the malicious script.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by pdp · xmlremotemultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28501

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sage by injecting malicious JavaScript code into an RSS feed. The script attempts to read local files (e.g., C:/boot.ini or /etc/passwd) via XMLHttpRequest and display their contents in an alert, showcasing the potential for local file disclosure.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Sage (unspecified version)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must view the malicious RSS feed in Sage
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/452010/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4426
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30179
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22809

Scores

EPSS 0.0207
EPSS Percentile 79.0%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
sage-mozdev/sage < 1.3.8
Published Jan 11, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026