CVE-2002-1707: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-1707: install.php in phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1, when "allow_url_fopen" and "register_globals" variables are set to...

install.php in phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1, when "allow_url_fopen" and "register_globals" variables are set to "on", allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the phpbb_root_dir parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2002-1707 is an old phpBB issue that can let an internet attacker run PHP code on the server if phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1 is exposed with risky PHP settings enabled. Business urgency is highest for legacy forums or forgotten web directories still reachable from the internet. Exposure is likely limited to very old phpBB deployments, retained install.php files, or abandoned hosted forums. Risk rises if the server has allow_url_fopen and register_globals enabled and the installation script remains publicly reachable. Prioritize as high when any affected phpBB instance is internet-facing. The software age means exposure may indicate broader legacy-system neglect, so remediation should include inventory cleanup, not only one file check. Mitigation focus: Identify any phpBB 2.0 through 2.0.1 deployments.; Check vendor guidance for fixed versions and upgrade direction.; Remove or block public access to install.php where still present..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 19:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 21, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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phpbb-include-remote-files(9370)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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