CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-5106: XSS

First published: Mon Jul 28 2014(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Invision Power IP.Board (aka IPB or Power Board) 3.4.x through 3.4.6 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the HTTP Referer header to admin/install/index.php.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Invision Community=3.4.0
Invision Community=3.4.0-alpha1
Invision Community=3.4.0-beta1
Invision Community=3.4.0-beta2
Invision Community=3.4.0-beta3
Invision Community=3.4.0-beta4
Invision Community=3.4.0-beta5
Invision Community=3.4.1
Invision Community=3.4.2
Invision Community=3.4.3
Invision Community=3.4.4
Invision Community=3.4.5
Invision Community=3.4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-5106?

    CVE-2014-5106 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to inject malicious scripts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-5106?

    To fix CVE-2014-5106, upgrade Invision Power Board to a version later than 3.4.6.

  • What versions of Invision Power Board are affected by CVE-2014-5106?

    CVE-2014-5106 affects Invision Power Board versions 3.4.0 through 3.4.6.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-5106?

    CVE-2014-5106 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2014-5106 be exploited through user input?

    Yes, CVE-2014-5106 can be exploited via injection through the HTTP Referer header.

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