CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1403

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php of GNUBoard 3.39 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the 'doc' parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server containing the code.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential full server compromise through remote code execution, leading to data theft, backdoor installation, or further attacks on the infrastructure.

Recommendation

Immediately upgrade GNUBoard to a version later than 3.39 where this vulnerability is fixed. If upgrade is not possible, disable file inclusion functionality or apply input filtering for the 'doc' parameter.

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Original NVD description (English source)

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in GNUBoard 3.39 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the doc parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

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