CVE-2005-2086 Code injection in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpbb Group Phpbb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9hwp-rpp5-h296.