phpBB memberlist information disclosure
| phpbb-memberlist-info-disclosure (41886) |  Low Risk |
Description:
phpBB could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information, caused by improper restrictions on the memberlist option. By searching the memberlist, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to match account names with email addresses, and possibly launch further attacks against the system.
Platforms Affected:
- phpBB, phpBB 3.0.0 and prior
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of phpBB (3.0.1 or later), available from the phpBB Web site. See References.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
References:
- phpBB Change Log, 3.0.1, Mon Apr 07, 2008 6:45 pm, phpBB 3.0.1 released at http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=879735.
- phpBB Web site, phpBB ¿ Downloads at http://www.phpbb.com/downloads/?sid=4181b3fcdb140fa59add2a7f8a45e128.
- BID-28790: phpBB Memberlist Search And Private Message Attachment Mutliple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2008-1766: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in phpBB before 3.0.1 have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to two minor security-related bugs.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1236: phpBB Security Bypass and Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
- SA29801: phpBB Two Security Bypass Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Apr 07, 2008
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