phpBB up to 2.0.20 template.php page file inclusion ⚔ [Disputed]

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A vulnerability was found in phpBB. It has been rated as critical. This affects an unknown part of the file template.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument page results in file inclusion. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2006-2865. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in phpBB (Forum Software). This affects an unknown function of the file template.php. The manipulation of the argument page with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

** DISPUTED ** PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in template.php in phpBB 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the page parameter. NOTE: followup posts have disputed this issue, stating that template.php does not appear in phpBB and does not use a $page variable. It is possible that this is a site-specific vulnerability, or an issue in a mod.

The weakness was released 06/06/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-2865 since 06/06/2006. 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.

The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment. By approaching the search of inurl:template.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 18255†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Type

• Forum Software

Name

• phpBB

Version

• 2.0
• 2.0 Beta1
• 2.0 Rc1
• 2.0 Rc2
• 2.0 Rc3
• 2.0 Rc4
• 2.0.1
• 2.0.2
• 2.0.3
• 2.0.4
• 2.0.5
• 2.0.6
• 2.0.6c
• 2.0.6d
• 2.0.7
• 2.0.7a
• 2.0.8
• 2.0.8a
• 2.0.9
• 2.0.10
• 2.0.11
• 2.0.12
• 2.0.13
• 2.0.14
• 2.0.15
• 2.0.16
• 2.0.17
• 2.0.18
• 2.0.19
• 2.0.20

License

• open-source

Website

• Product: https://www.phpbb.com/

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

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