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The CVE-2011-5138 vulnerability is a Cross-site scripting (XSS) issue found in the member.php file of tForum version b0.915. This vulnerability enables remote attackers to inject malicious web script or HTML code through the username parameter in a viewprofile action. Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to various attacks such as stealing sensitive information, session hijacking, or defacing the website.
Overview
This vulnerability affects tForum version b0.915 and allows remote attackers to perform Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks by injecting malicious code via the username parameter in a viewprofile action. The vulnerability was first published on December 27, 2011, and has the CVE ID CVE-2011-5138.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, it is recommended to update the tForum software to a patched version that addresses the XSS issue in member.php. Additionally, input validation and output encoding should be implemented to sanitize user input and prevent the execution of malicious scripts.
References
- CVE-2011-5138: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2011-5138
- IBM X-Force Vulnerability Report: https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/71973
- Packet Storm Security Advisory: http://packetstormsecurity.org/files/view/108184/tforum-sqlxss.txt
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- ConstructionConstruction
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- InformationInformation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- MiningMining
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- UtilitiesUtilities
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
