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.
References
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
mx-19.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.4
srxevo-25.4
vsrx-26.2
srx-26.2
srx-branch-26.2
vsrx3bsd-26.2
mx-12.3
srx-12.3
srx-branch-12.3
vsrx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3324
False Positive
Unknown