CVE-2013-5020: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-5020: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in bb_admin.php in MiniBB before 3.0.1 allow remote att...

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in bb_admin.php in MiniBB before 3.0.1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) forum_name, (2) forum_group, (3) forum_icon, or (4) forum_desc parameter. NOTE: the whatus vector is already covered by CVE-2008-2066.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 16, 2024, 22:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2013-5020 is a cross-site scripting issue in MiniBB before 3.0.1. An attacker could inject script or HTML through several forum administration parameters, potentially affecting users who view the altered content. Public sources identify a fixed 3.0.1 release, but do not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely for organizations still running legacy MiniBB versions before 3.0.1, particularly where bb_admin.php is reachable. The source bundle does not confirm authentication requirements, deployment prevalence, or affected downstream packages. Treat this as a legacy web application hygiene issue. It is not KEV-listed in the supplied data, but any exposed unpatched MiniBB instance should be remediated because XSS can affect users and administrator workflows. Mitigation focus: Identify any MiniBB deployments and confirm their exact version.; Upgrade MiniBB instances before 3.0.1 to the vendor-fixed 3.0.1 release or later.; Review MiniBB vendor update and release notes before making changes..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 21:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 31, 2013, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://www.mavitunasecurity.com/xss-and-sql-injection-vulnerabilities-in-minibb/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC

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