phpBB Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

BID:62267

Info

phpBB Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 62267
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2013-5724
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Sep 07 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 19 2015 09:22AM
Credit: Andreas Beckmann
Vulnerable: phpBB Group phpBB 3.0.7
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

phpBB Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

phpBB is prone to an insecure file-permission vulnerability.

A local attacker can exploit this issue to obtain potentially sensitive information and overwrite certain files. Information obtained may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

phpBB Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available tools and standard commands to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

phpBB Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

phpBB Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

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