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PunBB < 1.1.2 install.php XSS
medium Nessus Plugin ID 15939
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Synopsis
The remote web server contains a PHP application that is affected by several cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.Description
The remote version of PunBB is vulnerable to cross-site scripting flaws through 'install.php' script. With a specially crafted URL, an attacker can inject arbitrary HTML and script code into a user's browser resulting in the possible theft of authentication cookies, mis-representation of site contents, and the like.Solution
Update to PunBB version 1.1.2 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Medium
ID: 15939
File Name: punBB_install_xss.nasl
Version: 1.21
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses : XSS
Published: 12/13/2004
Updated: 1/19/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Vulnerability Information
Required KB Items: www/punBB
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/13/2004
Reference Information
BID: 11845