CVE-2003-1244 SQL injection in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit SQL injection in phpBB to brute force user passwords and gain unauthorized forum access.
- 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-2003-1244?
CVE-2003-1244 is a high-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
SQL injection vulnerability in page_header.php in phpBB 2.0, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to brute force user passwords and possibly gain unauthorized access to forums via the forum_id parameter to index.php.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-1244?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1244?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-1244 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2003-1244 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2003-1244 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpbb Group Phpbb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jwcv-v5fq-fx8v.