CVE-2008-6431: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-6431: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in BMForum 5.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitra...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in BMForum 5.6 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) outpused parameter to index.php, the (2) footer_copyright and (3) verandproname parameters to newtem/footer/bsd01footer.php, and the (4) topads and (5) myplugin parameters to newtem/header/bsd01header.php.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:27 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

BMForum 5.6 has multiple cross-site scripting issues that could let a remote attacker make a forum page run attacker-supplied script in a visitor's browser. Business impact depends on whether legacy BMForum is still deployed and reachable. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running BMForum 5.6, especially if public users can reach the named PHP paths. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete. Treat this as a targeted legacy-application exposure. Prioritize inventory and isolation first; escalate remediation if BMForum 5.6 is public-facing or handles authenticated user sessions. Mitigation focus: Identify any BMForum 5.6 deployments and determine whether they are internet-facing.; Check BMForum or hosting-provider guidance for a supported fixed release or retirement path.; Apply a vendor-supported update if one exists; otherwise plan replacement or decommissioning..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 6, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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bmforum-index-xss(42590)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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