CVE-2019-16993: CSRF
First published: Mon Sep 30 2019(Updated: )
In phpBB before 3.1.7-PL1, includes/acp/acp_bbcodes.php has improper verification of a CSRF token on the BBCode page in the Administration Control Panel. An actual CSRF attack is possible if an attacker also manages to retrieve the session id of a reauthenticated administrator prior to targeting them.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb Phpbb | <=3.1.7 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| composer/phpbb/phpbb | <3.1.7-PL1 | 3.1.7-PL1 |
| <=3.1.7 | ||
| =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb/commit/18abef716ecf42a35416444f3f84f5459d573789
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00036.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00006.html
- https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=2352606
- https://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=changelog&version=3#v317
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-16993
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-vj3x-vfm4-hvxc (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2019-16993.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-16993?
The severity of CVE-2019-16993 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
What is the affected software for CVE-2019-16993?
The affected software for CVE-2019-16993 is phpBB before 3.1.7-PL1 and Debian Linux 8.0.
What is the CWE category for CVE-2019-16993?
The CWE category for CVE-2019-16993 is CWE-352.
How can I fix CVE-2019-16993?
To fix CVE-2019-16993, it is recommended to update to phpBB version 3.1.7-PL1 or later.
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