CVE-2007-2236

Description

footer.php in PunBB 1.2.14 and earlier allows remote attackers to include local files in include/user/ via a cross-site scripting (XSS) attack, or via the pun_include tag, as demonstrated by use of admin_options.php to execute PHP code from an uploaded avatar file.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.97% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory new.fr

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://dev.punbb.org/changeset/937
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465338/100/100/threaded	mailing list
http://www.acid-root.new.fr/advisories/13070411.txt	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24843	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2613	third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1362	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/465400/100/100/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-2236?: CVE-2007-2236 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-2236?: To fix CVE-2007-2236, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-2236 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-2236 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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