CVE-2005-1171: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3MITIGATE

CVE-2005-1171 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting datenbank module. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.7% (top 23%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2005-05-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: datenbank module

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2005-05-02 04:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

datenbank module datenbank module MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy datenbank-module || rpm -q datenbank-module || datenbank-module --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Datenbank Module For phpBB - 'Remote mod.php' Cross-Site Scripting

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2005-1171?

datenbank module: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2005-1171 being exploited?

CVE-2005-1171 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-2005-1171 affect?

CVE-2005-1171 affects datenbank module. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the id parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2005-1171?

Priority 39/100. Public exploit reference

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-1097 MEDIUM 4.3 DOWNGRADE Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Datenbank MOD 2.7 and earlier for Woltlab Burning Board
CVE-2006-1094 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE DOWNGRADE SQL injection vulnerability in Datenbank MOD 2.7 and earlier for Woltlab Burning Board allows remote attackers
CVE-2005-1170 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE SQL injection vulnerability in mod.php in the datenbank module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute ar

References

← Back to latest CVEs