Vulnerability Description
prefs.php in phpBB 1.4.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via an invalid language value, which prevents the variables (1) $l_statsblock in prefs.php or (2) $l_privnotify in auth.php from being properly initialized, which can be modified by the user and later used in an eval statement.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb | Phpbb | <= 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0123.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2001-08/0087.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/920931Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3167Broken LinkExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6944Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0123.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.derkeiler.com/Mailing-Lists/securityfocus/bugtraq/2001-08/0087.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/920931Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3167Broken LinkExploitPatch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6944Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1471?
CVE-2001-1471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). prefs.php in phpBB 1.4.0 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary PHP code via an invalid language value, which prevents the variables (1) $l_statsblock in prefs.php or (2) $...
How severe is CVE-2001-1471?
CVE-2001-1471 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1471?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Phpbb.