CVE-2008-5433: XSS
First published: Thu Dec 11 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.php in PunBB 1.3 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the password field.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| PunBB | =1.3 | |
| PunBB | =1.3.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5433?
CVE-2008-5433 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5433?
To fix CVE-2008-5433, upgrade PunBB to version 1.3.2 or later where this vulnerability has been patched.
What versions of PunBB are affected by CVE-2008-5433?
CVE-2008-5433 affects PunBB versions 1.3 and 1.3.1.
What kind of attack can be executed through CVE-2008-5433?
CVE-2008-5433 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML via the password field.
Is user input filtering sufficient to prevent CVE-2008-5433?
User input filtering alone is not sufficient; it should be combined with proper output encoding to mitigate CVE-2008-5433.
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