CVE-2015-1431 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into phpBB forums via Relative Path Overwrite, 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
- Available
What is CVE-2015-1431?
CVE-2015-1431 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Feb 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 includes/startup.php in phpBB before 3.0.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to "Relative Path Overwrite."
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-1431?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1431?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
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-2015-1431 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-1431 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2008-3224 Other in n/a
- CVE-2008-1766 Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in phpBB before 3.0.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "two minor security-related bu
- CVE-2025-70810 Cross-site request forgery in n/a
- CVE-2001-1471 Code injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-29199 phpBB has Password Reset Link Poisoning via Host Header injection
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7hv-rvv9-qcg3, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-1431.