CVE-2013-5020

Name: CVE-2013-5020
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-07-31T13:20:29.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.86%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5020 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in bb_admin.php in MiniBB before 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum_name, (2) forum_group, (3) forum_icon, or (4) forum_desc parameter. NOTE: the whatus vector is already covered by CVE-2008-2066.. EPSS estimates a 1.86% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in bb_admin.php in MiniBB before 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum_name, (2) forum_group, (3) forum_icon, or (4) forum_desc parameter. NOTE: the whatus vector is already covered by CVE-2008-2066.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.86%

76.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Minibb	Minibb	<= 3.0

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 31, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5020?

How severe is CVE-2013-5020?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5020 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.86% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5020?

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Source: NVD / NIST