CVE-2006-3253: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-3253: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in member.php in vBulletin 3.5.x allows remote attackers to inject...

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in member.php in vBulletin 3.5.x allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the u parameter. NOTE: the vendor has disputed this report, stating that they have been unable to replicate the issue and that "the userid parameter is run through our filtering system as an unsigned integer.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 18:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a disputed 2006 cross-site scripting report against vBulletin 3.5.x. The claim is that member.php could allow script or HTML injection through the u parameter. The vendor disputed the report, saying they could not reproduce it and that the user ID parameter was filtered as an unsigned integer. Exposure is most plausible for organizations still running legacy vBulletin 3.5.x forums with member.php publicly reachable. The bundle does not provide normalized affected products, supported versions, or confirmed vulnerable builds. Treat this as a legacy-software exposure check, not a confirmed emergency. Priority rises if internet-facing vBulletin 3.5.x remains in use, especially if unsupported or customized. Mitigation focus: Inventory any legacy vBulletin 3.5.x deployments and public member.php exposure.; Check vendor guidance and support status before assuming a specific fix.; Move unsupported forum software to a vendor-supported release path..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 11:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 27, 2006, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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vbulletin-member-xss(27261)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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