phpBB 2.0.6 privmsg.php cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in phpBB 2.0.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file privmsg.php. Performing a manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2004-2130. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpBB 2.0.6 (Forum Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown functionality of the file privmsg.php. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in privmsg.php in phpBB 2.0.6 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script or HTML via the (1) folder or (2) mode variables.

The weakness was published 12/23/2004 (Website). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2004-2130 since 05/27/2005. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059.007 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:privmsg.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (23475) and SecurityFocus (BID 9290†). Similar entry is available at VDB-21056. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-80 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

12/23/2003 🔍
12/23/2004 +366 days 🔍
12/23/2004 +0 days 🔍
05/27/2005 +155 days 🔍
04/14/2015 +3609 days 🔍
05/20/2025 +3689 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpbb.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2004-2130 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-2130
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22605
SecurityFocus: 9290 - phpBB Privmsg.PHP Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:26
Updated: 05/20/2025 22:47
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:26 (46), 06/22/2018 07:49 (6), 05/20/2025 22:47 (27)
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Cache ID: 216:FE6:103

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