Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in phpBB 2.0.19, when Link to off-site Avatar or bbcode (IMG) are enabled, allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as a logged in user via a link or IMG tag in a user profile, as demonstrated using links to (1) admin/admin_users.php and (2) modcp.php.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | 2.0.0 |
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-February/041920.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18693Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/31Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/406
- http://www.osvdb.org/22929
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0445
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24497
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-February/041920.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18693Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/31Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/406
- http://www.osvdb.org/22929
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0445
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24497
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0438?
CVE-2006-0438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in phpBB 2.0.19, when Link to off-site Avatar or bbcode (IMG) are enabled, allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions as a logged in user v...
How severe is CVE-2006-0438?
CVE-2006-0438 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.