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vB.com Announcement
07 Jul 2008, 15:50
vBulletin 3.7.2 PL1 / vBulletin 3.6.10 PL3

An XSS flaw affecting the vBulletin control panel logging system has been identified, another was found affecting boards running in debug mode. It could allow an attacker to trick an admin into unwittingly performing an action within the control panel that they had not intended. To resolve this issue, it is necessary to release patch level versions of vBulletin 3.7.2 and 3.6.10.

One of the XSS flaws was discovered by Jessica Hope and the other by ourselves.

The upgrade process is the same as previous patch level releases - simply download the patch from the Members Area (http://members.vbulletin.com/patches.php), extract the files and upload to your webserver, overwriting the existing files. There is no upgrade script required.

As with all security-based releases, we recommend that all customers upgrade as soon as possible in order to prevent any potential damage resulting from the flaw being exploited.


Upgrading from 3.7.2, 3.6.10 or their patch level versions

If you are already running 3.7.2, 3.6.10 or their patch level versions, the process you will be required to follow to make your board immune to the XSS problem is very simple.

There is no need to run an upgrade script if you are already running 3.7.2, 3.6.10 or their patch level versions.

Visit the Patches section of the vBulletin Members' Area (http://members.vbulletin.com/patches.php) and download either the patch for 3.7.2, or the patch for 3.6.10, according to the version you are currently running, then extract the files from the archive you downloaded, then upload the files to your board via FTP etc., overwriting the existing files. This will update your version to the PL1 or PL3 release respectively.

The 3.6.10 PL3 patch file also includes the PL1 and PL2 fixes.


Upgrading from Versions Earlier than 3.7.2 or 3.6.10

If you are not already running 3.7.2 or 3.6.10, you should download the most latest version from the Members' Area (http://members.vbulletin.com) and perform an upgrade as normal.

Full instructions for upgrading vBulletin are available here. (http://www.vbulletin.com/docs/html/upgrade)


Download vBulletin 3.7.2 PL1 or 3.6.10 PL3

As usual, both versions released today are available for all customers with valid, active licenses to download from the vBulletin Members' Area.

vBulletin Members Area (http://members.vbulletin.com/)


More... (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=277945&goto=newpost)
cheat-master30
07 Jul 2008, 15:54
Thank goodness I just got my computer working again I suppose, updating now...
EWGF
07 Jul 2008, 15:57
Lol, need to upgrade again
Shazz
07 Jul 2008, 16:31
More updates, love it! I feel so much more safe :D
veenuisthebest
07 Jul 2008, 17:05
thanks for the update !!
nexialys
07 Jul 2008, 17:05
no need to upgrade... jut 3 files to upload back... no code or template change in the product.
Yarike
07 Jul 2008, 17:51
Quick and easy update :)
DieselMinded
07 Jul 2008, 18:15
Done !
steve1966
07 Jul 2008, 19:32
Thanks
Jase2
07 Jul 2008, 20:27
Jessica Hope is onto vBulletin :p
Shazz
07 Jul 2008, 20:43
no need to upgrade... jut 3 files to upload back... no code or template change in the product.

Thats still hard nex. Requires some knowledge :)
Brandon Sheley
07 Jul 2008, 21:50
more updates. yeah!
Josh1
08 Jul 2008, 00:44
Thats still hard nex. Requires some knowledge :)

Extract. Upload.

2 steps.
yingzhou
08 Jul 2008, 06:06
:| Thanks vbulletin.com!
KURTZ
08 Jul 2008, 09:03
done!
Q-v-n-s-Q
08 Jul 2008, 10:06
cool, ima download it
CurtisK
08 Jul 2008, 13:57
simple and easy to do

UPGRADED

thanks for all the updates! sure does keep me busy
projectego
09 Jul 2008, 08:35
*downloads new patch*

Thanks, Jelsoft! :)
KURTZ
09 Jul 2008, 16:17
Jessica Hope is onto vBulletin :p

that's an interesting issue ... :D
Jase2
09 Jul 2008, 20:30
She seems a really nice person. Afterall, the exploit fixed would of never been found if it wasn't for her. There's an interesting debate going on in the vBulletin 3.7.2 Release Discussion (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276495&page=13) - Jessica Hope is actually participating in that. :) Some people seem to think it is wrong for her to give a demo link exploit... well I don't think it is. She reported it in private to Jelsoft first, but they just said it isn't an exploit and dismissed it. So, she reported it publicly. Check it out: http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2008/Jun/1020322.html
Shazz
09 Jul 2008, 20:46
v/Jessica to jelsoft
gamerfu
10 Jul 2008, 07:51
She seems a really nice person. Afterall, the exploit fixed would of never been found if it wasn't for her. There's an interesting debate going on in the vBulletin 3.7.2 Release Discussion (http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276495&page=13) - Jessica Hope is actually participating in that. :) Some people seem to think it is wrong for her to give a demo link exploit... well I don't think it is. She reported it in private to Jelsoft first, but they just said it isn't an exploit and dismissed it. So, she reported it publicly. Check it out: http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2008/Jun/1020322.htmlIntresting how Jelsoft does not always take concerns seriously.
Marco van Herwaarden
10 Jul 2008, 08:20
She reported it in private to Jelsoft first, but they just said it isn't an exploit and dismissed it.I wonder where you got that impression.
KURTZ
10 Jul 2008, 10:58
Intresting how Jelsoft does not always take concerns seriously.

exactly ... :down:

I wonder where you got that impression.

maybe Jason has some private channels ... :p
Marco van Herwaarden
10 Jul 2008, 12:29
Where was it posted that Jelsoft does not take security concerns serious? If we would not take it serious, then why are we releasing a patch immediate after the discovery of a new possible exploit?

PS I doubt Jason has private channels that give him any more information then i have, on the contrary.
Jase2
10 Jul 2008, 15:43
She told vBulletin about it first. Jelsoft downplayed it, putting their users at risk. So what about blaming them instead of Jessica? They are the ones who didn't take responsibility. But in the end, you have nobody to blame but yourself. It is attitudes like these that are the reason that Storm and others continue to thrive.

I'm reading the discussion thread over @ vbulletin.com and Jessica is posting in that thread.

Marco, are you employed by Jelsoft?
King Kovifor
10 Jul 2008, 16:24
I'm reading the discussion thread over @ vbulletin.com and Jessica is posting in that thread.

Marco, are you employed by Jelsoft?

Yes. Marco is the only Paid Staff member at vBulletin.org as he is employed by Jelsoft. He is here to coordinate between vB.com and vB.org.
Shazz
10 Jul 2008, 16:39
I'm reading the discussion thread over @ vbulletin.com and Jessica is posting in that thread.

Marco, are you employed by Jelsoft?

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/member.php?u=60067
Marco van Herwaarden
11 Jul 2008, 07:26
I'm reading the discussion thread over @ vbulletin.com and Jessica is posting in that thread.
If you would read it good you will find that the discussion is only about the wording in the release announcement.

We did take our responsibility, we did not deny or let go the report, a patch was constructed and released immediate. The discussion is only if we should have classified the real life risk of this vulnerability as Low/Medium/High in the announcement. I can hardly see this as not taking responsibility.
Marco, are you employed by Jelsoft?
Yes i am employed by Jelsoft.
nexialys
11 Jul 2008, 15:30
Yes i am employed by Jelsoft.

no, no, i thought you were sooo devoted to your task that you refused to be paid....

gosh, we're all managed by a monstruous conglomerate.... AAARRGGHHHHH http://nexialys.net/vb/images/smilies/rabbit_tzuki/r28.gif

in some countries, employed mean slaved... i suppose that's what some guys here are reading now... http://nexialys.net/vb/images/smilies/rabbit_tzuki/r3.gif
Jase2
11 Jul 2008, 15:57
If you would read it good you will find that the discussion is only about the wording in the release announcement.

We did take our responsibility, we did not deny or let go the report, a patch was constructed and released immediate. The discussion is only if we should have classified the real life risk of this vulnerability as Low/Medium/High in the announcement. I can hardly see this as not taking responsibility.

Yes i am employed by Jelsoft.

I read it just fine. Thanks! ;)
yingzhou
27 Jul 2008, 12:24
where is the suggestion for Vbulletin software? I want to ask, why I received no notification about new reply on my picture in album, new reply on my social group message? I think Jelsoft miss this in 3.7.x product! Please add the notification!
Marco van Herwaarden
27 Jul 2008, 12:34
For feature suggestions please use the appropriate forum on vBulletin.com.
cheat-master30
27 Jul 2008, 15:26
where is the suggestion for Vbulletin software? I want to ask, why I received no notification about new reply on my picture in album, new reply on my social group message? I think Jelsoft miss this in 3.7.x product! Please add the notification!

Then go here for suggestions and suggest it:

http://www.vbulletin.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=55
lim(x³-5x²) = ∞
29 Jul 2008, 00:58
so today we will know when new version will be released