Phorum 5.2.8 cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Phorum 5.2.8. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2008-4513. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Phorum 5.2.8 (Forum Software). Affected is some unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in BBcode API module in Phorum 5.2.8 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via nested BBcode image tags.

The weakness was shared 10/09/2008 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4513 since 10/09/2008. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

It is declared as highly functional.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (45686), SecurityFocus (BID 31589†) and Secunia (SA32225†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/05/2008 🔍
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03/17/2015 +2345 days 🔍
08/02/2021 +2330 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 3528⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-4513 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4513
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44424
X-Force: 45686 - Phorum image tag cross-site scripting
SecurityFocus: 31589 - Phorum Image Tag HTML Injection Vulnerability
Secunia: 32225 - Phorum BBcode Nested "img" Tags Script Insertion, Moderately Critical

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 08/02/2021 11:43
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (50), 10/11/2018 13:16 (7), 08/02/2021 11:43 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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