CVE-2008-5172: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5172: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Yazd Forum Software 3.x allow remote attackers to in...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Yazd Forum Software 3.x allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) q parameter to (a) search.jsp, and the (2) msg parameter to (b) error.jsp and (c) userAccount.jsp. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE reports cross-site scripting in Yazd Forum Software 3.x. A successful attack could make a user’s browser run attacker-supplied script in the forum context. The public record says the provenance is unknown and details come only from third-party information, so urgency depends on whether this legacy forum is still deployed. Exposure appears limited to organizations running Yazd Forum Software 3.x, especially internet-facing forum instances. The source bundle does not identify package CPEs, exact fixed versions, or supported deployment platforms. Treat this as an exposure-discovery item, not a confirmed emergency. If the software is still internet-facing, prioritize remediation because XSS can affect user trust, session security, and forum integrity. Mitigation focus: Inventory web assets for Yazd Forum Software 3.x instances.; Check vendor or maintainer guidance for supported fixes or replacement advice.; Restrict public access to any affected legacy forum until remediated..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 19, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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yazddiscussionforum-search-error-xss(46744)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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