phpBB 2.0.8/2.0.8a cat_title/faq[0][0] cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpBB 2.0.8/2.0.8a and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Executing a manipulation of the argument cat_title/faq[0][0] can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2004-0730. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in phpBB 2.0.8/2.0.8a (Forum Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation of the argument cat_title/faq[0][0] with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-80. The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in PhpBB 2.0.8 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) the cat_title parameter in index.php, (2) the faq[0][0] parameter in lang_faq.php as accessible from faq.php, or (3) the faq[0][0] parameter in lang_bbcode.php as accessible from faq.php.

The bug was discovered 07/16/2004. The weakness was published 07/27/2004 by Janek Vind with waraxe as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0730 since 07/22/2004. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 10 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13840 (phpBB < 2.0.10 Multiple XSS), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 12092 (PHPBB Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16722), Tenable (13840), SecurityFocus (BID 10738†), OSVDB (7947†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-6313†). Similar entries are available at VDB-21936, VDB-21969 and VDB-23004. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 13840
Nessus Name: phpBB < 2.0.10 Multiple XSS
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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpbb.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Janek Vind
Organization: waraxe
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0730 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0730
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21970
X-Force: 16722
SecurityFocus: 10738 - PHPBB Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 7947 - phpBB lang_faq.php script cross-site scripting
Vulnerability Center: 6313 - Multiple XSS in phpBB 2.0.8, 2.0.8a Allows Code Execution, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/05/2014 11:05
Updated: 07/12/2025 16:47
Changes: 12/05/2014 11:05 (69), 06/04/2019 16:21 (4), 07/12/2025 16:47 (20)
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Cache ID: 216:B4A:103

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