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CVE-2005-1115: Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Photo Album 2.0.53 module for phpBB allow remote attack

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Routine
MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2005-1115 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting phpbb, photo album. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Photo Album 2.0.53 module for phpBB allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bsid parameter to (1) album_cat.php or (2) album_comment.php.

Why this priority

  • Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2005-05-02
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb group · smartor

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Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

phpbb group phpbb DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.0.0 · 2.0.1 · 2.0.2 · 2.0.3 · 2.0.4 · 2.0.5 · 2.0.6 · 2.0.6c
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy phpbb || rpm -q phpbb || phpbb --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison phpbb sudo apt install phpbb=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold phpbb
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list phpbb sudo dnf downgrade phpbb-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add phpbb
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
smartor photo album DOWNGRADE
Affected: 2.0.53
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.53
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy photo-album || rpm -q photo-album || photo-album --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.53 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison photo-album sudo apt install photo-album=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.53> sudo apt-mark hold photo-album
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list photo-album sudo dnf downgrade photo-album-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.53> sudo dnf versionlock add photo-album
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2005-1115?

phpbb: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; photo album: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1115 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1115 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2005-1115 affect?

CVE-2005-1115 affects phpbb, photo album. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Photo Album 2.0.53 module for phpBB allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the bsid parameter to (1) album_cat.php or (2) album_comment.php.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1115?

Priority 37/100. Public exploit reference

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