CVE-2019-8279 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Q: What is CVE-2019-8279?

CVE-2019-8279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple stored XSS in Vanilla Forums before 2.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into any message on forum.

Q: How severe is CVE-2019-8279?

CVE-2019-8279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vanillaforums Vanilla Forums.

Vulnerability Description

Multiple stored XSS in Vanilla Forums before 2.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into any message on forum.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Vanillaforums	Vanilla Forums	< 2.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://scriptinjection.blogspot.com/2019/02/vanilla-forums-25-stored-xss-in-anyExploitThird Party Advisory
https://scriptinjection.blogspot.com/2019/02/vanilla-forums-25-stored-xss-in-anyExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-8279?

CVE-2019-8279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Multiple stored XSS in Vanilla Forums before 2.5 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into any message on forum.

How severe is CVE-2019-8279?

CVE-2019-8279 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-8279?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Vanillaforums Vanilla Forums.