CVE-2005-0259

Name: CVE-2005-0259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-03-14T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.04%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-0259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with remote avatars and avatar uploading enabled, allows local users to read arbitrary files by providing both a local and remote location for an avatar, then modifying the "Upload Avatar from a URL:" field to reference the target file.. EPSS estimates a 2.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with remote avatars and avatar uploading enabled, allows local users to read arbitrary files by providing both a local and remote location for an avatar, then modifying the "Upload Avatar from a URL:" field to reference the target file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.04%

78.7th 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://secunia.com/advisories/14362/
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-02.xml
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=204&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/774686US Government Resource
http://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=changelogVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/14362/
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200503-02.xml
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=204&type=vulnerabilitiesPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/774686US Government Resource
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-2005-0259?

How severe is CVE-2005-0259?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-0259 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0259?

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