CVE-2002-1707

Description

install.php in phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1, when "allow_url_fopen" and "register_globals" variables are set to "on", allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the phpbb_root_dir parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.34%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/9370	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5038	vdb entry
http://online.securityfocus.com/archive/1/277318	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1707?: CVE-2002-1707 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1707?: To fix CVE-2002-1707, 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-2002-1707 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-1707 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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