# CVE-2007-3418: The displaypost function in cgi-bin/cgi-lib/forum\_display.pl in web-app.org WebAPP before 0.9.9.7 does not display usernames in conjunction

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-06-26 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The displaypost function in cgi-bin/cgi-lib/forum_display.pl in web-app.org WebAPP before 0.9.9.7 does not display usernames in conjunction with real names, which makes it easier for remote authenticated users to impersonate other users.

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## References

- http://osvdb.org/45399
- http://www.web-app.org/downloads/WebAPPv0.9.9.7.zip
- http://www.web-app.org/cgi-bin/index.cgi?action=forum&board=how_to&op=display&num=9458

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