HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2005-1193
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CVE-2005-1193

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 16, 2005· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The bbencode_second_pass and make_clickable functions in bbcode.php for phpBB before 2.0.15, as used in viewtopic.php, privmsg.php, and other scripts, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary script via a BBcode tag with a (1) javascript:, (2) applet:, (3) about:, (4) activex:, (5) chrome:, or (6) script: URI scheme, as demonstrated using the URL tag.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2005-1193 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2005-1193. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

phpbb_group1 product(s)
phpbb
Source: NVD CPE · 24 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/15298
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1013918
PATCHhttp://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=288194
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13545
PATCHhttp://secunia.com/advisories/15298
PATCHhttp://securitytracker.com/id?1013918
PATCHhttp://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=288194
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13545

All References (22)

→
http://castlecops.com/t123194-.html
→
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=111552510000088&w=2
→
http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/May/0098.html
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/15298Patch
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013918Patch
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014117
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/113196US Government Resource
→
http://www.osvdb.org/16439
→
http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=288194Patch
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13545Patch
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20574
→
http://castlecops.com/t123194-.html
→
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=111552510000088&w=2
→
http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/May/0098.html
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/15298Patch

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2005-1193
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 16, 2005

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2005-1193 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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