CVE-2005-3418 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters 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-2005-3418?
CVE-2005-3418 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 1 Nov 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
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpBB 2.0.17 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error_msg parameter to usercp_register.php, (2) forward_page parameter to login.php, and (3) list_cat parameter to search.php, which are not initialized as variables.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3418?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3418?
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-2005-3418 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-3418 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpbb Group Phpbb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f86m-4hjx-mgqr.