CVE-2011-1150 bbPress Cross-site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in bbPress allows attackers to inject malicious scripts via the re parameter, 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-2011-1150?
CVE-2011-1150 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in bbPress, published on 5 Feb 2020. 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
bbPress through 1.0.2 has XSS in /bb-login.php url via the re parameter.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-1150?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including bbpress/bbpress. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
bbpress/bbpress Packagist | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
bbpress/bbpress Packagist | All versions to 1.0.2 | None |
Products include Bbpress Bbpress.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1150?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-1150 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-2011-1150 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-1150 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in bbPress
Sources
Also known as GHSA-483f-wxw9-3rpq.