CVE-2020-5501: CSRF

Published Jan 14, 2020
·
Updated

phpBB 3.2.8 allows a CSRF attack that can modify a group avatar.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
composer/phpbb/phpbb=3.2.8
3.2.9
phpBB phpbb=3.2.8

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 3.2.9

Event History

Jan 14, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:57 PM
Description
Jan 15, 2020
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
May 24, 2022
Advisory Published
via GitHub·05:06 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for the CSRF attack on phpBB 3.2.8?

The vulnerability ID for the CSRF attack on phpBB 3.2.8 is CVE-2020-5501.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-5501?

CVE-2020-5501 has a severity level of medium, with a severity value of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2020-5501 affect phpBB 3.2.8?

CVE-2020-5501 allows a CSRF attack that can modify a group avatar in phpBB 3.2.8.

4

How can I fix the CSRF vulnerability in phpBB 3.2.8?

To fix the CSRF vulnerability in phpBB 3.2.8, update to a version that includes a fix for the vulnerability.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-5501?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-5501 in the following references: [Link 1](https://blog.phpbb.com/category/security/), [Link 2](https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2534536).

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