CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1404

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Attachment Mod 2.3.10 module for phpBB, when used with Apache mod_mime, improperly handles files with multiple extensions such as .php.rar, allowing remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can upload a malicious file that gets executed on the server, leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

Update the Attachment Mod to the latest version or configure the Apache server to not treat files with multiple extensions as executable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Attachment Mod 2.3.10 module for phpBB, when used with Apache mod_mime, does not properly handle files with multiple file extensions, such as .php.rar, which allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code.

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