CVE-2005-0741

YaBB 2.0 RC1 - Cross-Site Scripting via Username Parameter in Usersrecentposts Action

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2005-0741. PoCs published by trueend5.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in YaBB by injecting malicious JavaScript via the 'username' parameter in the 'usersrecentposts' action. The PoC uses an IFRAME with a JavaScript URI to trigger an alert, proving arbitrary script execution.

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in YaBB.pl for YaBB 2.0 RC1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the username parameter in a usersrecentposts action.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by trueend5 · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/25199

This exploit demonstrates a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in YaBB by injecting malicious JavaScript via the 'username' parameter in the 'usersrecentposts' action. The PoC uses an IFRAME with a JavaScript URI to trigger an alert, proving arbitrary script execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Xss
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: YaBB (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A vulnerable YaBB installation · User interaction to visit the crafted URL
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1013420
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12756

Scores

EPSS 0.0143
EPSS Percentile 69.5%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
yabb/yabb 2.0_rc1
Published Mar 08, 2005
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026