CVE-2005-3079 Code injection in n/a

Medium 4.6 Published 27 Sep 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the user language selection feature in PunBB forum software.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2005-3079?

CVE-2005-3079 is a medium-severity code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Sep 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PunBB before 1.2.8 allows remote attackers to perform "code inclusion" via the user language selection.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3079?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Punbb Punbb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3079?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3079 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2005-3079 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3079 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9wm4-3c82-wjrj.