CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-28968: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 22 2021(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in PunBB before 1.4.6. An XSS vulnerability in the [email] BBcode tag allows (with authentication) injecting arbitrary JavaScript into any forum message.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
PunBB<1.4.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-28968?

    CVE-2021-28968 is classified as a medium severity XSS vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2021-28968?

    To fix CVE-2021-28968, upgrade PunBB to version 1.4.6 or later.

  • Which versions of PunBB are affected by CVE-2021-28968?

    PunBB versions prior to 1.4.6 are affected by CVE-2021-28968.

  • What kind of attack can be executed due to CVE-2021-28968?

    CVE-2021-28968 allows attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into forum messages, leading to potential cross-site scripting attacks.

  • Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2021-28968?

    Yes, authentication is required to exploit CVE-2021-28968.

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