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CVE-2004-1315

UnknownEPSS 71.90%

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CVE-2004-1315 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11 improperly URL decodes the highlight parameter when extracting words and phrases to highlight, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by double-encoding the highlight value so that special characters are inserted into the result, which is then processed by PHP exec, as exploited by the Santy.A worm.. EPSS estimates a 71.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11 improperly URL decodes the highlight parameter when extracting words and phrases to highlight, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by double-encoding the highlight value so that special characters are inserted into the result, which is then processed by PHP exec, as exploited by the Santy.A worm.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
71.90%

99.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Phpbb GroupPhpbbAll versions
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.0.0
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.0.1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.2.0
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.2.1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.4.0
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.4.1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.4.2
Phpbb GroupPhpbb1.4.4
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.0
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.2
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.3
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.4
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.5
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.6
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.6c
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.6d
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.7
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.7a
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.8
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.8a
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.9
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0.10
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_beta1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc1
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc2
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc3
Phpbb GroupPhpbb2.0_rc4

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-1315?
viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11 improperly URL decodes the highlight parameter when extracting words and phrases to highlight, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by double-encoding the highlight value so that special characters are inserted into the result, which is then processed by PHP exec, as exploited by the Santy.A worm.
How severe is CVE-2004-1315?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-1315 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1315?
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