phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack 1.0.0/1.1.0 quick_reply.php phpbb_root_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack 1.0.0/1.1.0. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown function of the file quick_reply.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path results in code injection. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-2287. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack 1.0.0/1.1.0 (Forum Software). This affects an unknown function of the file quick_reply.php. The manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in quick_reply.php for phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack 1.0.0 and 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2002 by Hai Nam Luke (Website). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-2287 since 10/17/2007. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:quick_reply.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10900 (PHPBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack Remote File Include Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1967.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (10617), Exploit-DB (22017) and SecurityFocus (BID 6173†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.6

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Snort ID: 1967
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP phpbb quick-reply.php arbitrary command attempt
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Timelineinfo

11/13/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +48 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
10/17/2007 +1751 days 🔍
08/07/2014 +2486 days 🔍
08/29/2025 +4040 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Hai Nam Luke
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2287 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2287
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19929
X-Force: 10617 - phpBB quick_reply.php script could allow an attacker to include PHP files
SecurityFocus: 6173 - PHPBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack Remote File Include Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 10:28
Updated: 08/29/2025 04:30
Changes: 08/07/2014 10:28 (53), 04/20/2019 14:18 (6), 01/21/2025 08:08 (25), 08/29/2025 04:30 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:B08:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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