CVE-2005-2086: High severity Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2005
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Phpbb Group Phpbb=2.0.15

Event History

Jun 30, 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-2005-2086?

CVE-2005-2086 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-2086?

To fix CVE-2005-2086, upgrade your phpBB installation to version 2.0.16 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2005-2086?

CVE-2005-2086 affects phpBB version 2.0.15 and earlier.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2005-2086?

With CVE-2005-2086, attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code on the vulnerable server.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2005-2086?

There are no specific patches available; the recommended solution is to upgrade to a fixed version of phpBB.

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