Cross-site scripting in gnuboard5 - CVE-2018-15583
Published: March 25, 2019 / Updated: July 17, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU31141
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-15583
CWE-ID: CWE-79
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
gnuboard5
gnuboard5
Software vendor:
SIR
SIR
Description
Vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform Cross-site scripting attacks.
An input validation error exists in point_list.php in GNUBOARD5 before 5.3.1.6 when processing popup title parameter. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in victim's browser in security context of vulnerable website.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.
Remediation
Update to version 5.3.1.6.