Vulnerability Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in auth.php for PhpBB 1.4.0 through 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences followed by NULL (%00) characters in CGI parameters, as demonstrated using the lang parameter in prefs.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | 1.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-02/0245.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6889
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11407
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-02/0245.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6889
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11407
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1373?
CVE-2003-1373 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Directory traversal vulnerability in auth.php for PhpBB 1.4.0 through 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to read and include arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences followed by NULL (%00) characters in ...
How severe is CVE-2003-1373?
CVE-2003-1373 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1373?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.