CVE-2002-0764 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands by manipulating the settings directory variable in Phorum web forum software.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-0764?
CVE-2002-0764 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Phorum Phorum, published on 26 Jul 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Phorum 3.3.2a allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via an HTTP request to (1) plugin.php, (2) admin.php, or (3) del.php that modifies the PHORUM[settings_dir] variable to point to a directory that contains a PHP file with the commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0764?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phorum Phorum.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0764?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-0764 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2002-0764 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0764 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phorum Phorum
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rp9q-x4mx-9j95.