CVE-2002-0473 describes a critical remote code execution vulnerability affecting phpBB 2.0 RC-3 and earlier versions. Attackers can exploit this flaw by manipulating the phpbb_root_path parameter in db.php to execute arbitrary code from remote servers. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability poses a severe risk, allowing for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit intelligence (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) or active exploitation is currently reported, its high EPSS and FAUCET Risk Score indicate a significant potential for impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0_beta1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0_beta1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0_rc1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0_rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0_rc2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0_rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0_rc3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0_rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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