PT-2007-6585 · Nssboard · Nssboard

Published 2007-10-18 · Updated 2018-10-15 · CVE-2007-5564

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.6

Low

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions NSSboard (formerly Simple PHP Forum) version 6.1

Description The issue allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, potentially leading to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. This can be achieved through various means, including the use of HTML tags when BBcode is disabled, or by manipulating specific fields in a user's profile, such as the user, email, or Real Name fields.

Recommendations For NSSboard (formerly Simple PHP Forum) version 6.1, consider disabling the use of HTML tags when BBcode is disabled and restrict input in the user, email, and Real Name fields to minimize the risk of exploitation. Additionally, ensure proper validation and sanitization of user input to prevent arbitrary web script or HTML injection.

Fix

XSS

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Related Identifiers

CVE-2007-5564

Affected Products

Nssboard

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5564 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/482312/100/0/threaded · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/26081 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/37218 · Note
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3246 · Note