Vulnerability Description
phpBB 2.0.21 does not properly handle pathnames ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files, as demonstrated by a query to admin/admin_board.php with an avatar_path parameter ending in .php%00.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Group | Phpbb | 2.0.21 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=388120
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28871
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1488
- http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=489624
- http://www.security.nnov.ru/Odocument221.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/445788/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20347
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21806
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28884
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=388120
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22188
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28871
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1488
- http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=489624
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-4758?
CVE-2006-4758 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). phpBB 2.0.21 does not properly handle pathnames ending in %00, which allows remote authenticated administrative users to upload arbitrary files, as demonstrated by a query to admin/admin_board.php wit...
How severe is CVE-2006-4758?
CVE-2006-4758 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-4758?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpbb Group Phpbb.