CVE-2019-16108: Code Injection

Published Mar 19, 2020
·
Updated

phpBB 3.2.7 allows adding an arbitrary Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) token sequence to a page through BBCode.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/phpbb/phpbb=3.2.7
3.2.8
phpBB phpbb=3.2.7

Event History

Mar 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:03 PM
Description
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:12 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for phpBB 3.2.7?

The vulnerability ID for phpBB 3.2.7 is CVE-2019-16108.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2019-16108?

The severity level of CVE-2019-16108 is high.

3

How does CVE-2019-16108 impact phpBB?

CVE-2019-16108 allows an attacker to add an arbitrary CSS token sequence to a page through BBCode, potentially leading to CSS injection and various types of attacks.

4

How can I fix the vulnerability in phpBB 3.2.7?

To fix the vulnerability in phpBB 3.2.7, it is recommended to update to a version that addresses the issue.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-16108?

You can find more information about CVE-2019-16108 at https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2523271.

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