Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | 2.0_beta1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-03/0221.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-03/0229.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/82/262600Vendor Advisory
- http://phpbb.sourceforge.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9483
- http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/phpbb/phpBB-2.0.1.zip
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8476.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/4268
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4380PatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-03/0221.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-03/0229.html
- http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/82/262600Vendor Advisory
- http://phpbb.sourceforge.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=9483
- http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/phpbb/phpBB-2.0.1.zip
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8476.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/4268
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0473?
CVE-2002-0473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2002-0473?
CVE-2002-0473 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-0473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.