Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old phpBB forum vulnerability affecting search.php in phpBB 2.0.6 and earlier. A remote attacker could use the search_id parameter to run unintended database queries and potentially gain elevated privileges. Business risk is mainly for legacy, internet-facing forums still running these versions. Exposure is most likely on public phpBB 2.0.6 or earlier installations with search.php reachable. Modern phpBB deployments are not identified as affected in the supplied bundle. Inventory uncertainty is the main practical risk because the structured affected-product metadata is incomplete. Treat as high priority only if legacy phpBB remains deployed. The issue is old, but the impact is serious and public exploit discussion existed. If no phpBB 2.0.6 or earlier systems are present, priority drops to documentation and asset hygiene. Mitigation focus: Identify any phpBB 2.0.6 or earlier instances in internet-facing assets.; Check phpBB guidance for the fixed upgrade path or official remediation.; Retire unsupported legacy forum software where upgrade guidance cannot be verified..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- phpbb-searchphp-sql-injection(13867)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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