CVE-2005-2086 Code injection in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a file inclusion vulnerability in the 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-2005-2086?

CVE-2005-2086 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 30 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.0.15 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2086?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2086?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2086 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-2005-2086 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-2086 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

All Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9hwp-rpp5-h296.

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