CVE-2005-3537

Description

A "missing request validation" error in phpBB 2 before 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to edit private messages of other users, probably by modifying certain parameters or other inputs.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.38%

Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15246	vdb entry patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-925	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/18098	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3537?: CVE-2005-3537 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-3537?: To fix CVE-2005-3537, 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-2005-3537 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-3537 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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