OSVDB ID: 14040

Title: phpBB Avatar Upload Arbitrary File Access

Info

Disclosure
Feb 21, 2005

Discovery
Feb 09, 2005

Dates

Exploit
Feb 21, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 phpBB contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The issue is triggered when a local avatar file is specified for upload along with an arbitrary file local to the web server, which will disclose the specified file on the web server resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Upgrade to version 2.0.12 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

phpBB Group

phpBB

 2.0.11
2.0.10
2.0.9
2.0.8
2.0.7
2.0.6
2.0.5
2.0.4
2.0.3
2.0.2
2.0.1
2.0.0

References

Credit
  • AnthraX101 -


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