Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.php in PunBB 1.3 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the password field.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Punbb | Punbb | 1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://punbb.informer.com/Vendor Advisory
- http://punbb.informer.com/forums/topic/20475/punbb-132/
- http://punbb.informer.com/wiki/punbb13/bugs#possible_xss_in_login
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33059
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/09/3
- http://punbb.informer.com/Vendor Advisory
- http://punbb.informer.com/forums/topic/20475/punbb-132/
- http://punbb.informer.com/wiki/punbb13/bugs#possible_xss_in_login
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33059
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/12/09/3
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5433?
CVE-2008-5433 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in login.php in PunBB 1.3 and 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the password field.
How severe is CVE-2008-5433?
CVE-2008-5433 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5433?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Punbb Punbb.