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2.6

NSSboard 6.1 lets attackers add malicious script to posts

CVE-2007-5564 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The forum software NSSboard version 6.1 can be tricked into running attacker‑provided web code when users post HTML tags or fill in profile fields such as name, email or user name. This could let an attacker steal session data or display false information to other users. Apply the vendor’s security update or ensure that all input is properly filtered and escaped.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
simple_php_forum simple_php_forum 0.6.1
cpe:2.3:a:simple_php_forum:simple_php_forum:0.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NSSboard (formerly Simple PHP Forum) 6.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) HTML tags when BBcode is disabl...
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in NSSboard (formerly Simple PHP Forum) 6.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via (1) HTML tags when BBcode is disabled; or the (2) user, (3) email, or (4) Real Name fields in a profile.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.6 Low
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published18 Oct 2007
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2007-5564 · NVD
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