CVE-2015-1431: XSS

Published Feb 10, 2015
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Updated

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in includes/startup.php in phpBB before 3.0.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors related to "Relative Path Overwrite."

Affected Software

1 affected component
phpBB phpbb<=3.0.12

Event History

Feb 10, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-1431?

CVE-2015-1431 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-1431?

To fix CVE-2015-1431, upgrade phpBB to version 3.0.13 or later, which includes the necessary security patches.

3

How does CVE-2015-1431 put my application at risk?

CVE-2015-1431 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML, potentially compromising user data and website integrity.

4

Which versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2015-1431?

CVE-2015-1431 affects phpBB versions prior to 3.0.13, including all versions up to 3.0.12.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2015-1431?

CVE-2015-1431 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability related to relative path overwrite in the startup.php file.

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