2145 : phpBB JavaScript Message Content XSS
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Last Modified

10 months ago

Percent Complete

90%

Disclosure

Aug 19, 2003

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Aug 19, 2003

Solution

Unknown

Description

phpBB contains a flaw that allows a remote cross site scripting attack. This flaw exists because the application does not validate javascript upon submission during message posts. This could allow a user to create a specially crafted URL that would execute arbitrary code in a user's browser within the trust relationship between the browser and the server, leading to a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: Completely disable HTML posting in the phpBB software.

Products

phpBB Group
Watch-list
phpBB
Watch-list
2.0.4
2.0.5

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