CVE-2009-5159
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 3.38%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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