CVE-2004-2241: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-2241: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Phorum 5.0.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arb...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Phorum 5.0.11 and earlier allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTML or web script via search.php. NOTE: some sources have reported that the affected file is read.php, but this is inconsistent with the vendor's patch.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old cross-site scripting issue in Phorum forum software. If a public site still runs Phorum 5.0.11 or earlier, an attacker may be able to inject browser-executed content through the search function. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, confirmed exploitation, or detailed remediation steps. Exposure is most likely on legacy internet-facing Phorum installations at version 5.0.11 or earlier. Organizations not running Phorum, or running a maintained version with the vendor fix applied, are unlikely to be exposed based on the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure check, not an emergency based on current evidence. Prioritize remediation if Phorum 5.0.11 or earlier is internet-facing, because XSS can affect users and trust even when server compromise is not shown. Mitigation focus: Inventory public sites for Phorum and confirm exact version.; Review vendor Phorum guidance and changelog for the relevant XSS fix.; Upgrade away from Phorum 5.0.11 or earlier where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 17, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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