CVE-2005-2836: XSS
First published: Wed Sep 07 2005(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Phorum 5.0.17a and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the username parameter to register.php or (2) a signature of a logged-in user in "My Control Center," which is not properly handled by control.php.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Phorum | =3.1 | |
| Phorum | =3.1.1 | |
| Phorum | =3.1.1_pre | |
| Phorum | =3.1.1_rc2 | |
| Phorum | =3.1.1a | |
| Phorum | =3.1.2 | |
| Phorum | =3.2 | |
| Phorum | =3.2.2 | |
| Phorum | =3.2.3 | |
| Phorum | =3.2.3a | |
| Phorum | =3.2.3b | |
| Phorum | =3.2.4 | |
| Phorum | =3.2.5 | |
| Phorum | =3.2.6 | |
| Phorum | =3.2.7 | |
| Phorum | =3.2.8 | |
| Phorum | =3.3.1 | |
| Phorum | =3.3.1a | |
| Phorum | =3.3.2 | |
| Phorum | =3.3.2a | |
| Phorum | =3.3.2b3 | |
| Phorum | =3.4 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.1 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.2 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.3 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.4 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.5 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.6 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.7 | |
| Phorum | =3.4.8 | |
| Phorum | =4.3.7 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.3_beta | |
| Phorum | =5.0.7_beta | |
| Phorum | =5.0.9 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.10 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.11 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.12 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.14 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.14a | |
| Phorum | =5.0.15 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.16 | |
| Phorum | =5.0.17 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2836?
CVE-2005-2836 has a high severity due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2836?
To fix CVE-2005-2836, update Phorum to version 5.0.18 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.
Which versions of Phorum are affected by CVE-2005-2836?
CVE-2005-2836 affects Phorum versions 5.0.17 and earlier, as well as several earlier 3.x versions.
What types of inputs can be exploited in CVE-2005-2836?
The exploitation in CVE-2005-2836 can occur through the username parameter in register.php and user signatures within My Control Center.
What effect can CVE-2005-2836 have on users?
CVE-2005-2836 can lead to unauthorized script execution in the user's browser, potentially compromising user data and session integrity.
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