CVE-2007-2248: XSS
First published: Wed Apr 25 2007(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in admin.php in Phorum before 5.1.22 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) group_id parameter in the groups module or (2) the smiley_id parameter in the smileys modsettings module.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Phorum | <=5.1.21 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.waraxe.us/advisory-49.html
- http://www.phorum.org/story.php?76
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23616
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017936
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24932
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2617
- http://osvdb.org/35058
- http://osvdb.org/35057
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466286/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2248?
CVE-2007-2248 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2248?
To fix CVE-2007-2248, you should upgrade Phorum to version 5.1.22 or later where the vulnerabilities have been patched.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-2248?
CVE-2007-2248 affects Phorum versions prior to 5.1.22.
What actions can attackers perform using CVE-2007-2248?
Attackers can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into pages by exploiting the XSS vulnerabilities in Phorum's admin.php.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2007-2248?
For more information about CVE-2007-2248, refer to security advisories and Phorum's official documentation.
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