CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0473

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The db.php file in phpBB 2.0 (including RC-3 and earlier versions) contains a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code from remote servers via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code, potentially leading to system takeover or data leakage.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update phpBB to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unauthorized activities.

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Original NVD description (English source)

db.php in phpBB 2.0 (aka phpBB2) RC-3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code from remote servers via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS