CVE-2005-0258

Name: CVE-2005-0258
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-03-14T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0258 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) usercp_register.php and (2) usercp_avatar.php for phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with gallery avatars enabled, allows remote attackers to delete (unlink) arbitrary files via "/../" sequences in the avatarselect parameter.. EPSS estimates a 1.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in (1) usercp_register.php and (2) usercp_avatar.php for phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with gallery avatars enabled, allows remote attackers to delete (unlink) arbitrary files via "/../" sequences in the avatarselect parameter.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.83%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.0
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.1
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.2
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.3
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.4
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.5
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.6
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.6c
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.6d
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.7
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.7a
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.8
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.8a
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.9
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.10
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0.11
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_beta1
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc1
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc2
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc3
Phpbb Group	Phpbb	2.0_rc4

References

http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-02.xml
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=205&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=changelogVendor Advisory
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-02.xml
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=205&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=changelogVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0258?

How severe is CVE-2005-0258?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0258 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0258?

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