YaBB < 2.1 YaBB.pl username Parameter XSS

low Nessus Network Monitor Plugin ID 2685

Synopsis

The remote host is using the YaBB web forum software.

Description

The remote host is using the YaBB web forum software. This version of YaBB is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack. Exploiting the XSS flaws may enable an attacker to inject arbitrary script code into the browser of unsuspecting users. A successful attack would potentially allow the attacker the ability to view confidential data (cookies, authentication data, and more.) or compromise the integrity of the local system via the web browser.

Solution

Upgrade to YaBB 2.1 or higher.

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 2685

Family: CGI

Published: 3/8/2005

Updated: 3/6/2019

Nessus ID: 17305

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Low

Score: 3.6

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.3

Temporal Score: 3.7

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 3.7

Temporal Score: 3.6

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:H/RL:O/RC:X

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:yabb:yabb

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2005-0741, CVE-2005-0785

BID: 12756

Detections

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