CVE-2005-1047: High severity Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerability

Published Apr 7, 2005
·
Updated

Meilad File upload script (up.php) mod for phpBB 2.0.x does not properly limit the types of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by uploading PHP files, then directly requesting them from the uploads directory.

Affected Software

24 affected components
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.0
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=2.0.10
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.11
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.12
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.13
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.14
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_beta1
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc1
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc2
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc3
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0_rc4

Event History

Apr 7, 2005
CVE Published
via NVD·04:00 AM
Apr 12, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1047?

CVE-2005-1047 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to allow unauthorized command execution via file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1047?

To fix CVE-2005-1047, ensure proper file-type validation and restrict uploaded file types in the upload script.

3

Which versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2005-1047?

CVE-2005-1047 affects phpBB versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.14.

4

Can CVE-2005-1047 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1047 can be exploited by remote authenticated users who upload malicious PHP files.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1047?

CVE-2005-1047 is a file upload vulnerability that allows execution of arbitrary code through improper file type restrictions.

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