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4.3

php_infoboard lets attackers inject scripts in new topics

CVE-2008-4333 · published 18 years ago
Summary

The php_infoboard version 7 Plus web board can be tricked into running malicious code when a user creates a new topic and supplies a crafted name. This could let an attacker display unwanted content or steal information from visitors. Apply the vendor’s security update or ensure that input is properly filtered and escaped to stop script injection.

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
cannot php_infoboard v.7
cpe:2.3:a:cannot:php_infoboard:v.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP infoBoard V.7 Plus allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the isname parameter in a newtopic action.
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in PHP infoBoard V.7 Plus allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the isname parameter in a newtopic action.
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
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published30 Sep 2008
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2008-4333 · NVD
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