CVE-2005-0259 describes a local file disclosure vulnerability in phpBB 2.0.11 and potentially other versions, specifically when remote avatars and avatar uploading are enabled. An attacker can exploit this by manipulating avatar upload fields to reference arbitrary local files, allowing them to be read. With a CVSS score of 6.4, this vulnerability has a network attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial confidentiality and integrity impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.0.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.