CVE-2004-1315: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1315: viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11 improperly URL decodes the highlight parameter when extracting wor...

viewtopic.php in phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11 improperly URL decodes the highlight parameter when extracting words and phrases to highlight, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by double-encoding the highlight value so that special characters are inserted into the result, which is then processed by PHP exec, as exploited by the Santy.A worm.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2004-1315 is a remote code execution flaw in legacy phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11. A specially encoded highlight parameter could cause PHP code execution through viewtopic.php. The bundle reports historical exploitation by the Santy.A worm, so any internet-facing legacy phpBB instance should be treated as urgent. Exposure is likely limited to old, unmaintained phpBB 2.x deployments. Public forums, archived sites, forgotten virtual hosts, and legacy hosting accounts are the main concern. The source bundle does not identify affected CPEs beyond phpBB 2.x before 2.0.11. Treat this as critical only where legacy phpBB 2.x remains reachable. The vulnerability is old, but it allows remote code execution and has known historical worm exploitation. Confirm whether any phpBB 2.x assets exist before allocating broad response effort. Mitigation focus: Upgrade phpBB 2.x installations to 2.0.11 or later guidance-confirmed fixed versions.; Retire or isolate any unsupported phpBB 2.x forum still exposed to the internet.; Review Gentoo, CERT, phpBB, and hosting provider guidance for applicable package fixes..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 01:38 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 31, 2004, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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GLSA-200411-32CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
phpbb-view-sql-injection(18052)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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