CVE-2005-3418

CVE-2005-3418 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

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpBB 2.0.17 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error_msg parameter to usercp_register.php, (2) forward_page parameter to login.php, and (3) list_cat parameter to search.php, which are not initialized as variables.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3418?
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in phpBB 2.0.17 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) error_msg parameter to usercp_register.php, (2) forward_page parameter to login.php, and (3) list_cat parameter to search.php, which are not initialized as variables.
How severe is CVE-2005-3418?
CVE-2005-3418 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-3418 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-3418?
CVE-2005-3418 primarily affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-3418?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-3418 published?
CVE-2005-3418 was published on 2005-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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