Vulnerability Description
footer.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files in include/user/ via a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, or via the pun_include tag, as demonstrated by use of admin_options.php to execute PHP code from an uploaded avatar file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Punbb | Punbb | <= 1.2.14 |
References
- http://dev.punbb.org/changeset/937
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24843PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2613
- http://www.acid-root.new.fr/advisories/13070411.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465338/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465400/100/100/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1362
- http://dev.punbb.org/changeset/937
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24843PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2613
- http://www.acid-root.new.fr/advisories/13070411.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465338/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465400/100/100/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1362
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2236?
CVE-2007-2236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). footer.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files in include/user/ via a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, or via the pun_include tag, as demonstrated by use of ad...
How severe is CVE-2007-2236?
CVE-2007-2236 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Punbb Punbb.