CVE-2005-2086: High severity Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerability
Published Jun 30, 2005
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
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.