# CVE-2008-3968: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in userlist.php in PunBB before 1.2.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HT

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-09-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in userlist.php in PunBB before 1.2.20 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the p parameter.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45046
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/10
- http://punbb.informer.com/download/changelogs/1.2.19_to_1.2.20.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31082
- http://punbb.informer.com/forums/topic/19682/punbb-1220-and-13rc-hotfix-released/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/09/2

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