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CVE-2009-4894: XSS

First published: Tue Jun 15 2010(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in profile.php in PunBB before 1.3.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) password or (2) e-mail.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PunBB=1.2.3
PunBB=1.2.7
PunBB=1.2.5
PunBB=1.0-beta3
PunBB=1.3.1
PunBB=1.2.10
PunBB=1.0
PunBB=1.2.1
PunBB=1.1.5
PunBB=1.3.2
PunBB=1.1
PunBB=1.2.21
PunBB=1.2.14
PunBB=1.0-beta2
PunBB=1.2.13
PunBB=1.0-rc2
PunBB=1.3
PunBB=1.0.1
PunBB=1.1.1
PunBB=1.2.20
PunBB=1.2.15
PunBB=1.2.12
PunBB=1.0-alpha
PunBB=1.0-rc1
PunBB=1.0-beta1a
PunBB<=1.3.3
PunBB=1.1.3
PunBB=1.2.17
PunBB=1.2.4
PunBB=1.2.11
PunBB=1.0-beta1
PunBB=1.2.8
PunBB=1.2.2
PunBB=1.2
PunBB=1.2.16
PunBB=1.1.4
PunBB=1.2.6
PunBB=1.2.18
PunBB=1.2.19
PunBB=1.1.2
PunBB=1.2.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-4894?

    CVE-2009-4894 is categorized as having a medium severity due to its potential for user data compromise through cross-site scripting.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-4894?

    To fix CVE-2009-4894, upgrade to PunBB version 1.3.4 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.

  • Which versions of PunBB are affected by CVE-2009-4894?

    CVE-2009-4894 affects multiple versions of PunBB prior to 1.3.4, including 1.2.1 through 1.3.3.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-4894?

    CVE-2009-4894 can be exploited to perform cross-site scripting attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts.

  • Is user data at risk due to CVE-2009-4894?

    Yes, user data is at risk because successful exploits can lead to session hijacking or unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

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