How severe is CVE-2005-0673?

CVE-2005-0673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-0673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0673?

CVE-2005-0673 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-0673 published?

CVE-2005-0673 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0673

CVE-2005-0673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in usercp_register.php for phpBB 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by setting the (1) allowhtml, (2) allowbbcode, or (3) allowsmilies parameters to inject HTML into signatures for personal messages, possibly when they are processed by privmsg.php or viewtopic.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0673?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in usercp_register.php for phpBB 2.0.13 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by setting the (1) allowhtml, (2) allowbbcode, or (3) allowsmilies parameters to inject HTML into signatures for personal messages, possibly when they are processed by privmsg.php or viewtopic.php.
How severe is CVE-2005-0673?: CVE-2005-0673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0673?: CVE-2005-0673 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0673 published?: CVE-2005-0673 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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