HTTP: phpBB Arbitrary Private Message Deletion

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in phpBB. Attackers can embed SQL commands to the Web server in a maliciously crafted URL that contains a unique user-agent header field; when executed, the SQL commands cause phpBB to delete another user's private messages.

Extended Description

A vulnerability exists in phpBB v.2.0.3. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to delete the text of all the private messages stored in the system.

Short Name
HTTP:PHP:PHPBB:PRIV-DEL
Severity
Warning
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
Arbitrary Deletion Message Private phpBB
Release Date
04/22/2003
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown

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