Vulnerability Description
phpBB 2.0.20 does not verify user-specified input variable types before being passed to type-dependent functions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by the (1) mode parameter to memberlist.php and the (2) highlight parameter to viewtopic.php that are used as an argument to the htmlspecialchars or urlencode functions, which displays the installation path in the resulting error message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | 2.0.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=114695651425026&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=114731067321710&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=114685931319903&w=2
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/837
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26306
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=114695651425026&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=114731067321710&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=114685931319903&w=2
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/837
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26306
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2219?
CVE-2006-2219 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). phpBB 2.0.20 does not verify user-specified input variable types before being passed to type-dependent functions, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, as demonstrated by the ...
How severe is CVE-2006-2219?
CVE-2006-2219 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-2006-2219?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.