Vulnerability Description
viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11 improperly URL decodes the highlight parameter when extracting words and phrases to highlight, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by double-encoding the highlight value so that special characters are inserted into the result, which is then processed by PHP exec, as exploited by the Santy.A worm.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110029415208724&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110365752909029&w=2
- http://marc.info/?t=110079440800004&r=1&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13239/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/497400PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=240513Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/385208
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10701
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-356A.htmlPatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18052
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/200411-32
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110029415208724&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110365752909029&w=2
- http://marc.info/?t=110079440800004&r=1&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13239/PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-1315?
CVE-2004-1315 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11 improperly URL decodes the highlight parameter when extracting words and phrases to highlight, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by d...
How severe is CVE-2004-1315?
CVE-2004-1315 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-1315?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.