CVE-2014-9561 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 15 Jan 2015 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post parameter in SoftBB, potentially compromising user sessions.

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-2014-9561?

CVE-2014-9561 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2015. 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 redir_last_post_list.php in SoftBB 0.1.3 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the post parameter.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-9561?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Softbb Softbb.

How do I fix CVE-2014-9561?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-9561 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-2014-9561 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-9561 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3pfx-7985-7wqj.