CVE-2010-1627: Medium severity phpBB phpbb vulnerability

Published May 19, 2010
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Updated

feed.php in phpBB 3.0.7 before 3.0.7-PL1 does not properly check permissions for feeds, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via unspecified attack vectors related to permission settings on a private forum.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/phpbb/phpbb>3.0.6<3.0.7-PL1
3.0.7-PL1
phpBB phpbb=3.0.7

Event History

May 19, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:51 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1627?

CVE-2010-1627 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized access to private forum information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1627?

To fix CVE-2010-1627, upgrade your phpBB installation to version 3.0.7-PL1 or later.

3

What impact does CVE-2010-1627 have on affected systems?

CVE-2010-1627 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions, potentially exposing private forum content.

4

Which versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2010-1627?

CVE-2010-1627 affects phpBB versions 3.0.7 up to but not including 3.0.7-PL1.

5

Are there any known exploits for CVE-2010-1627?

Yes, there are reports indicating that CVE-2010-1627 can be exploited through unspecified attack vectors allowing permission bypass.

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