CVE-2005-4687: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4687: PunBB 1.2.9, used alone or with F-ART BLOG:CMS, may trust a client's IP address as specified in the X-Forwa...

PunBB 1.2.9, used alone or with F-ART BLOG:CMS, may trust a client's IP address as specified in the X-Forwarded-For HTTP header rather than the TCP/IP stack, which allows remote attackers to misrepresent their IP address by sending a modified header.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 19:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old PunBB 1.2.9 issue where the forum may believe an IP address supplied in an HTTP header. An attacker could make activity appear to come from another IP address, weakening audit trails and any IP-based blocking or trust decisions. Exposure is most likely in legacy internet-facing PunBB 1.2.9 deployments, especially where IP addresses drive bans, abuse tracking, rate limits, moderation decisions, or access controls. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup item, not an emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if the forum is public-facing or IP address data supports security decisions or investigations. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or upgrade PunBB 1.2.9 installations.; Check PunBB 1.2.10 changelog and vendor guidance for the confirmed fix path.; Do not trust X-Forwarded-For unless set by a trusted proxy..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 1, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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