Description
phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with remote avatars and avatar uploading enabled, allows local users to read arbitrary files by providing both a local and remote location for an avatar, then modifying the "Upload Avatar from a URL:" field to reference the target file.
Product(s):
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.0
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.10
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.11
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.1
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.2
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.3
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.4
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.5
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.6
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.6c
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.6d
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.7
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.7a
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.8
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.8a
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0.9
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0 Beta 1
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0 RC1
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0 RC2
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0 RC3
- phpBB Group phpBB 2.0 RC4
Question to Ask Vendors:
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0259, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0259 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions:
- Check out the advisory links provided below.