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miniBB bb_func_usernfo.php Website Name Field XSS

medium Nessus Plugin ID 11972

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Synopsis

A web application on the remote host has a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is using the miniBB forum management system.
According to its version number, this forum is vulnerable to a cross-site scripting bug. A remote attacker could exploit this to impersonate a legitimate user by tricking them into requesting a maliciously crafted URL.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of this software.

See Also

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2003/Dec/709

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 11972

File Name: minibb_xss.nasl

Version: 1.25

Type: remote

Published: 1/1/2004

Updated: 1/19/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

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

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: www/PHP

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: No exploit is required

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/30/2003

Reference Information

BID: 9310

CWE: 20, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 74, 750, 751, 79, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990

Secunia: 10517