CVE-2007-5100: Code Injection

Published Sep 26, 2007
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Updated

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, when registerglobals is enabled, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbbrootpath parameter to (1) language/langgerman/langadminalbum.php, (2) language/langenglish/langmainalbum.php, and (3) language/langenglish/langadminalbum.php, different vectors than CVE-2007-5009.

Affected Software

2 affected components
phpBB phpBB Plus<=1.53a
phpBB phpBB Plus=1.53

Remediation

Event History

Sep 26, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-5100?

CVE-2007-5100 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-5100?

To remediate CVE-2007-5100, disable register_globals and upgrade to phpBB Plus version 1.53b or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2007-5100?

CVE-2007-5100 can be exploited by remote attackers using malicious URLs in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2007-5100?

CVE-2007-5100 affects phpBB Plus versions 1.53 and 1.53a prior to 20070922.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2007-5100?

Yes, upgrading to the latest version of phpBB Plus provides a patch for CVE-2007-5100.

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