Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old cross-site scripting issue in Invision Power Board/IP.Board versions 2.x through 3.0.4. It is tied to Internet Explorer 5 handling of .txt attachments. Business urgency is usually low today unless legacy IP.Board installations and obsolete browser use remain in scope. Exposure is most likely on legacy IP.Board 2.x through 3.0.4 forums that permit .txt attachments and have users accessing content with Internet Explorer 5. Treat this as a legacy-technology cleanup item unless active legacy forums are still exposed. Prioritize discovery first; escalate if affected IP.Board versions remain internet-facing. Mitigation focus: Inventory any IPB/IP.Board deployments and confirm exact versions.; Review Invision vendor guidance, especially the 3.0.5 release reference, before treating upgrade as remediation.; Retire or isolate IP.Board versions 2.x through 3.0.4 where found..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/37263/infoCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/33394CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/83624/Invision-Power-Board-3.0.4-Cross-Site-Scripting.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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