phpBB up to 2.0.6 groupcp.php sql_in sql injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in phpBB. This affects an unknown part of the file groupcp.php. Such manipulation of the argument sql_in leads to sql injection. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2003-1215. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpBB (Forum Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the file groupcp.php. The manipulation of the argument sql_in with an unknown input leads to a sql injection vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-89. The product constructs all or part of an SQL command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended SQL command when it is sent to a downstream component. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL injection vulnerability in groupcp.php for phpBB 2.0.6 and earlier allows group moderators to perform unauthorized activities via the sql_in parameter.

The weakness was released 12/29/2003 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-1215 since 05/27/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The successful exploitation requires a simple authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1505.

By approaching the search of inurl:groupcp.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11938 (phpBB < 2.0.7 Multiple Script SQL Injection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2525.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (14096), Tenable (11938), SecurityFocus (BID 9314†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3093†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-21009 and VDB-22605. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Base Score: 6.3
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Class: Sql injection
CWE: CWE-89 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 11938
Nessus Name: phpBB < 2.0.7 Multiple Script SQL Injection
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Recommended: Upgrade
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12/04/2003 +337 days 🔍
12/07/2003 +3 days 🔍
12/29/2003 +22 days 🔍
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05/27/2005 +515 days 🔍
08/22/2014 +3374 days 🔍
05/17/2019 +1729 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: phpbb.com

Advisory: marc.info
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-1215 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1215
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21056
X-Force: 14096
SecurityFocus: 9314 - phpBB GroupCP.PHP SQL Injection Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3093 - phpBB \x3E 2.0.7 SQL Injections, Critical

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2014 13:06
Updated: 05/17/2019 17:15
Changes: 08/22/2014 13:06 (68), 05/17/2019 17:15 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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