How severe is CVE-2007-3243?

CVE-2007-3243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-3243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-3243?

CVE-2007-3243 affects Bbpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-3243?

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

When was CVE-2007-3243 published?

CVE-2007-3243 was published on 2007-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-3243

CVE-2007-3243 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bbpress 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% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Bbpress
Published: 2007-06-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bb-login.php in bbPress 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the re parameter. NOTE: exploitation may require forcing the client to send a certain Referer header.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3243?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in bb-login.php in bbPress 0.8.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the re parameter. NOTE: exploitation may require forcing the client to send a certain Referer header.
How severe is CVE-2007-3243?: CVE-2007-3243 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3243?: CVE-2007-3243 affects Bbpress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3243?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3243 published?: CVE-2007-3243 was published on 2007-06-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:bbpress:bbpress:0.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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