CVE-2009-5159

Name: CVE-2009-5159
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-13T15:15:11.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-5159 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 2.x through 3.0.4, when Internet Explorer 5 is used, allows XSS via a .txt attachment.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 2.x through 3.0.4, when Internet Explorer 5 is used, allows XSS via a .txt attachment.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.38%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Invisioncommunity	Invision Power Board	>= 2.0, <= 3.0.4
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	5

References

http://community.invisionpower.com/topic/300051-invision-power-board-305-released/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/83624/Invision-Power-Board-3.0.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33394Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37263/infoThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://community.invisionpower.com/topic/300051-invision-power-board-305-released/Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/83624/Invision-Power-Board-3.0.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33394Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37263/infoThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 13, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-5159?

Invision Power Board (aka IPB or IP.Board) 2.x through 3.0.4, when Internet Explorer 5 is used, allows XSS via a .txt attachment.

How severe is CVE-2009-5159?

CVE-2009-5159 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-5159?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-5159?

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Source: NVD / NIST