CVE-2005-0872 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 26 Mar 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter in the Topic Calendar module for phpBB.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-0872?

CVE-2005-0872 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 26 Mar 2005. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in calendar_scheduler.php in the Topic Calendar 1.0.1 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0872?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0872?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0872 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-2005-0872 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0872 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vjgh-86c2-554x.