CVE-2023-5917

phpBB Smiley Pack acp_icons.php main cross site scripting

Description

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in phpBB up to 3.3.10. This issue affects the function main of the file phpBB/includes/acp/acp_icons.php of the component Smiley Pack Handler. The manipulation of the argument pak leads to cross site scripting. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 3.3.11 is able to address this issue. The patch is named ccf6e6c255d38692d72fcb613b113e6eaa240aac. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The associated identifier of this vulnerability is VDB-244307.

Category

2.4
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Third-Party Advisory vuldb.com
Affected: n/a phpBB
Published at:
Updated at:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5917?
CVE-2023-5917 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5917?
To fix CVE-2023-5917, 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-2023-5917 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5917 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5917?
CVE-2023-5917 affects n/a phpBB.
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