CVE-2020-5502
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2020-5502 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. phpBB 3.2.8 allows a CSRF attack that can approve pending group memberships.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
phpBB 3.2.8 allows a CSRF attack that can approve pending group memberships.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpbb | Phpbb | 3.2.8 |
References
- https://blog.phpbb.com/category/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2534536Vendor Advisory
- https://blog.phpbb.com/category/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2534536Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-5502?
phpBB 3.2.8 allows a CSRF attack that can approve pending group memberships.
How severe is CVE-2020-5502?
CVE-2020-5502 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-5502?
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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