CVE-2005-3020: XSS
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in vBulletin before 3.0.9 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) group parameter to css.php, (2) redirect parameter to index.php, (3) email parameter to user.php, (4) goto parameter to language.php, (5) orderby parameter to modlog.php, and the (6) hex, (7) rgb, or (8) expandset parameter to template.php.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-3020?
CVE-2005-3020 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3020?
To fix CVE-2005-3020, you should upgrade to vBulletin version 3.0.9 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.
What versions of vBulletin are affected by CVE-2005-3020?
CVE-2005-3020 affects multiple versions of vBulletin including 2.0_rc2, 2.2.0, and versions up to 3.0.8.
Can CVE-2005-3020 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2005-3020 can allow attackers to inject malicious scripts, which could lead to data theft or session hijacking.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-3020?
While upgrading is the recommended solution for CVE-2005-3020, disabling certain features or sanitizing user inputs can serve as temporary workarounds.