CVE-2004-0339: XSS

Published Mar 18, 2004
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in ViewTopic.php in phpBB, possibly 2.0.6c and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script or HTML as other users via the postorder parameter.

Affected Software

9 affected components
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.5
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.1
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.3
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.4
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.2
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.6c
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc4
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.6

Remediation

Event History

Mar 18, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0339?

CVE-2004-0339 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0339?

To fix CVE-2004-0339, upgrade phpBB to version 2.0.7 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2004-0339?

CVE-2004-0339 affects phpBB versions 2.0.5 and earlier, including 2.0.1, 2.0.2, 2.0.3, 2.0.4, 2.0.6, and 2.0.6c.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0339?

CVE-2004-0339 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2004-0339?

Exploiting CVE-2004-0339 allows attackers to execute arbitrary script or HTML as other users, leading to potential data theft or session hijacking.

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