VDB-83704 · OSVDB 24357 · GCVE-100-83704

phpBB admin_ranks.php Rank Title cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in phpBB. Impacted is an unknown function of the file admin_ranks.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument Rank Title can lead to cross site scripting. The attack may be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpBB (Forum Software) (unknown version) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the file admin_ranks.php. The manipulation of the argument Rank Title 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.

The weakness was shared 03/31/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at osvdb.org. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details and also a exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

After even before and not, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:admin_ranks.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 vulnerability database at OSVDB (24357†). The entries VDB-83702 and VDB-83703 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.3

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.3
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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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Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

03/31/2006 🔍
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04/03/2006 +3 days 🔍
05/06/2016 +3685 days 🔍
11/19/2018 +927 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpbb.com

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-83704
OSVDB: 24357 - phpBB admin_ranks.php Rank Title Field XSS

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

Created: 05/07/2016 00:38
Updated: 11/19/2018 08:14
Changes: 05/07/2016 00:38 (40), 11/19/2018 08:14 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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