CVE-2013-5020 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via specific parameters in the admin panel, potentially leading to session hijacking or code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5020?
CVE-2013-5020 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 Jul 2013. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in bb_admin.php in MiniBB before 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum_name, (2) forum_group, (3) forum_icon, or (4) forum_desc parameter. NOTE: the whatus vector is already covered by CVE-2008-2066.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5020?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Minibb Minibb.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5020?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5020 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-2013-5020 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2013-5020 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hm97-2pq7-jvcg.