CVE-2007-3963 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 25 Jul 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via PATH_INFO in UseBB upgrade scripts, 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-2007-3963?

CVE-2007-3963 is a critical cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Jul 2007. 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 UseBB 1.0.7, and possibly other 1.0.x versions, allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the PATH_INFO (PHP_SELF) to (1) upgrade-0-2-3.php, (2) upgrade-0-3.php, or (3) upgrade-0-4.php in install/, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4193.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3963?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Usebb Usebb.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3963?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-3963 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-2007-3963 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3963 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h6j5-2wwr-4fm9.