CVE-2010-1629 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invalid email address in Phorum, requiring user interaction to execute.
- 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-2010-1629?
CVE-2010-1629 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Phorum Phorum, published on 19 May 2010. 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 Phorum before 5.2.15 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via an invalid email address.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1629?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phorum Phorum.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1629?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1629 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-2010-1629 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1629 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Phorum Phorum
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fg69-qmx3-3vc8.