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phpBB < 2.0.22 Multiple Vulnerabilities
critical Nessus Plugin ID 23968
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Synopsis
The remote web server contains a PHP application that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The version of phpBB installed on the remote host fails to properly block 'bad' redirection targets. In addition, it reportedly contains a non-persistent cross-site scripting flaw involving its private messaging functionality and several other issues. At a minimum, a remote attacker can leverage these flaws to launch cross-site scripting attacks against the affected application.Solution
Upgrade to phpBB 2.0.22 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: Critical
ID: 23968
File Name: phpbb_2022.nasl
Version: 1.21
Type: remote
Family: CGI abuses
Published: 1/3/2007
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.1
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: Critical
Base Score: 10
Temporal Score: 7.8
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:phpbb_group:phpbb
Required KB Items: www/phpBB
Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning
Exploit Ease: No exploit is required
Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/7/2006
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2006-4758, CVE-2006-6421, CVE-2006-6839, CVE-2006-6840, CVE-2006-6841