CVE-2005-2161 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 6 Jul 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via nested URL tags in phpBB, potentially leading to session hijacking or malicious actions.

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: Available

What is CVE-2005-2161?

CVE-2005-2161 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 6 Jul 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 phpBB 2.0.16 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via nested [url] tags.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2161?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2161?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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-2005-2161 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2161 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as DSA-768-1, GHSA-qp7h-jrxq-3g8j.