CVE-2005-1193 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script via malicious BBcode tags in phpBB, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- 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-2005-1193?
CVE-2005-1193 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 16 May 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
The bbencode_second_pass and make_clickable functions in bbcode.php for phpBB before 2.0.15, as used in viewtopic.php, privmsg.php, and other scripts, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a BBcode tag with a (1) javascript:, (2) applet:, (3) about:, (4) activex:, (5) chrome:, or (6) script: URI scheme, as demonstrated using the URL tag.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1193?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1193?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1193 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-2005-1193 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1193 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpbb Group Phpbb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hx29-wwjw-h4m7.