Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old phpBB Plus flaw that could let a remote attacker run PHP code on a vulnerable forum server. The affected versions are phpBB Plus 1.53 and 1.53a before 2007-09-22. Business risk is mainly for forgotten legacy forums still exposed online. Exposure is likely limited to legacy phpBB Plus 1.53 or 1.53a installations before 2007-09-22, especially internet-facing PHP forum sites with the German album language file present. Treat as high priority only if legacy phpBB Plus is still present. If confirmed internet-facing, remove or fix promptly because the impact is server-side code execution. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire affected phpBB Plus 1.53 and early 1.53a deployments.; Check vendor or project guidance for the 2007-09-22 or later corrected release.; Remove vulnerable legacy forums from public access until fixed..
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- phpbbplus-langmainalbum-file-include(36697)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- 4434CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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