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CVE-2002-1707

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

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CVE-2002-1707 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. install.php in phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1, when "allow_url_fopen" and "register_globals" variables are set to "on", allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the phpbb_root_dir parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

install.php in phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1, when "allow_url_fopen" and "register_globals" variables are set to "on", allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the phpbb_root_dir parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.37%

68.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.0
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc2
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc3
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-1707?
install.php in phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1, when "allow_url_fopen" and "register_globals" variables are set to "on", allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the phpbb_root_dir parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.
How severe is CVE-2002-1707?
Severity scoring for CVE-2002-1707 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1707?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST