CVE-2019-8278 Cross-site scripting in Invision Power Board
Stored XSS in Invision Power Board allows attackers to execute remote code, posing a critical risk to forum administrators and users.
- 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-2019-8278?
CVE-2019-8278 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Kaspersky Lab Invision Power Board, published on 2 Mar 2019. 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
Stored XSS in Invision Power Board versions 3.3.1 - 3.4.8 leads to Remote Code Execution.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-8278?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Invisioncommunity Invision Power Board.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8278?
No fix has been published for CVE-2019-8278 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-2019-8278 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-8278 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Kaspersky Lab Invision Power Board
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x4mj-5f8w-rq24.