CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-3417

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

phpBB 2.0.17 and earlier, when the register_long_arrays directive is disabled, allows remote attackers to modify global variables and bypass security mechanisms because PHP does not define the associated HTTP_* variables.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can take control of the application by modifying critical global variables, leading to data integrity breaches and potential user session hijacking.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade phpBB to version 2.0.18 or later and enable the register_long_arrays directive in PHP configuration if feasible.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

phpBB 2.0.17 and earlier, when the register_long_arrays directive is disabled, allows remote attackers to modify global variables and bypass security mechanisms because PHP does not define the associated HTTP_* variables.

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