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CVE-2002-1537: admin_ug_auth.php in phpBB 2.0.0 allows local users to gain administrator privileges by directly calling ad...

admin_ug_auth.php in phpBB 2.0.0 allows local users to gain administrator privileges by directly calling admin_ug_auth.php with modifed form fields such as "u".

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This is an old phpBB 2.0.0 privilege-escalation issue. A non-administrator local user could potentially gain administrator privileges through the admin_ug_auth.php workflow. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, active exploitation evidence, or a named patch. Exposure is likely limited to legacy phpBB 2.0.0 installations, including forgotten public forums, internal forums, staging systems, or restored archives. Modern phpBB versions are not identified as affected in the supplied evidence. Prioritize if any phpBB 2.0.0 system remains reachable or business-relevant. The issue is very old, but administrator privilege escalation on an exposed legacy forum can still create account, content, and reputational risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory public and internal forum software for phpBB 2.0.0.; Check phpBB vendor guidance or historical advisories for the supported fix path.; Upgrade or retire any phpBB 2.0.0 instance found..

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