CVE-2002-2340 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Phorum forums via the t parameter or email responses, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2340?
CVE-2002-2340 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phorum Phorum, published on 29 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in read.php in Phorum 3.3.2a allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the t parameter or (2) the body of an email response.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2340?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phorum Phorum.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2340?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2340 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2002-2340 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-2340 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phorum Phorum
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pw5p-2w3c-9hcx.