Description
Carbon Forum 5.9.0 contains a persistent cross-site scripting vulnerability that allows authenticated administrators to inject malicious JavaScript code through the Forum Name field in dashboard settings. Attackers with admin privileges can store JavaScript payloads in the Forum Name field that execute in the browsers of all users visiting the forum, enabling session hijacking and data theft.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94Cb | Carbon Forum | 5.9.0 | — |
References
- ExploitDB-52043 exploit
- Official Product Homepage product
- Product Reference product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Carbon Forum 5.9.0 Persistent XSS via Forum Name Field third-party-advisory