CVE-2008-6506: Medium severity phpBB phpbb vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2009
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in phpBB before 3.0.4 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and activate de-activated accounts via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

19 affected components
phpBB phpbb<=3.0.3
phpBB phpbb=1.0
phpBB phpbb=2.0
phpBB phpbb=2.0.1
phpBB phpbb=2.0.2
phpBB phpbb=2.0.3
phpBB phpbb=2.0.22
phpBB phpbb=2.01
phpBB phpbb=3.0
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc1
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc2
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc3
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc4
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc5
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc6
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc7
phpBB phpbb=3.0-rc8
phpBB phpbb=3.0.1
phpBB phpbb=3.0.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade phpBB Prillian to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.0.4

Event History

Mar 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6506?

CVE-2008-6506 is considered to have a medium severity level due to the potential for attackers to bypass access restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6506?

To fix CVE-2008-6506, it is recommended to upgrade phpBB to version 3.0.4 or later.

3

What versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2008-6506?

CVE-2008-6506 affects phpBB versions prior to 3.0.4, including versions 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0.

4

Can CVE-2008-6506 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-6506 can potentially be exploited remotely by malicious users to activate de-activated accounts.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-6506?

The potential impacts of CVE-2008-6506 include unauthorized access to user accounts and disruption of intended access controls.

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