PHPBB Unauthorized HTTP Proxy Vulnerability

BID:17965

CVE-2006-4450 |

Info

PHPBB Unauthorized HTTP Proxy Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 17965
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 12 2006 12:00AM
Updated: May 16 2006 05:39PM
Credit: rgod is credited with the discoveyr of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable:
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

PHPBB Unauthorized HTTP Proxy Vulnerability

phpBB is prone to a vulnerability that could permit the application to become an unauthorized HTTP proxy.

An attacker can exploit this issue to manipulate phpBB into becoming an HTTP proxy.

Exploit / POC

PHPBB Unauthorized HTTP Proxy Vulnerability

This issue can be exploited through a web client.

The following proof-of-concept URI is available:

Solution / Fix

PHPBB Unauthorized HTTP Proxy Vulnerability

Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected]

References

PHPBB Unauthorized HTTP Proxy Vulnerability

References:
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