CVE-2012-4873
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file_download function in GNUBoard before 4.34.21 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the filename parameter.
Predictions
Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
No mitigations published for this CVE yet.
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Exploits
Public proof-of-concept code below. AS-IS, for defenders and authorised testing only.
Exploit-DB
GNUBoard 4.34.20 - 'download.php' HTML Injection
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| sir | gnuboard | {"endIncluding":"4.34"} | |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48458
- http://sir.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=g4_pds&wr_id=7156
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18627
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52622
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48458
- http://sir.co.kr/bbs/board.php?bo_table=g4_pds&wr_id=7156
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/18627
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52622
CWEs
CWE-79
Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.