CVE-2008-1565 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in the PJIRC 0.5 module for phpBB, specifically within the forum/irc/irc.php component. This flaw allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files by manipulating the phpEx parameter with a "../" sequence. With a CVSS score of 7.5 (High), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with low attack complexity, potentially leading to partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog or currently active on social media, public exploit code exists on ExploitDB, indicating its potential for exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:hotscripts:pjirc:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:pjirc_module:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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