CVE-2001-1472

Public Exploit

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in prefs.php in phpBB 1.4.0 and 1.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands and gain administrative access via the viewemail parameter.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.83% Top 30%

Third-Party Advisory cert.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/201715	exploit mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3142	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6944	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/314347	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1472?: CVE-2001-1472 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-1472?: To fix CVE-2001-1472, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-1472 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2001-1472 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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