CVE-2005-1116 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 16 Apr 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into the phpBB Calendar module via the start parameter, 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-2005-1116?

CVE-2005-1116 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 16 Apr 2005. 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 the Calendar module for phpBB allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the start parameter to calendar_scheduler.php.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1116?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1116?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1116 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-2005-1116 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1116 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-94p8-xcc9-c69v.