CVE-2008-6507: Infoleak

Published Mar 23, 2009
·
Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in phpBB before 3.0.4 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors related to the lack of password prompts for a private message that quotes a post in a password-protected forum.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
composer/phpbb/phpbb<3.0.4
3.0.4
phpbb phpbb=3.0.0
phpbb phpbb=3.0.1
phpbb phpbb=3.0.2
phpbb phpbb=3.0.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade composer/phpbb/phpbb 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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:52 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6507?

CVE-2008-6507 has a medium severity rating due to its ability to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6507?

To fix CVE-2008-6507, upgrade phpBB to version 3.0.4 or later.

3

What versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2008-6507?

CVE-2008-6507 affects phpBB versions 3.0.0 through 3.0.3.

4

What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-6507?

CVE-2008-6507 can be exploited through attacks aiming to access private messages in password-protected forums.

5

Is remediation for CVE-2008-6507 necessary for all phpBB users?

Yes, all users of vulnerable phpBB versions should remediate CVE-2008-6507 to protect sensitive information.

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