Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-0442 affects PHPbbBook 1.3 and 1.3h. A vulnerable bbcode.php parameter can let a remote attacker make the application include and execute local files. For an exposed legacy PHPbbBook deployment, this can become a serious server compromise path. Exposure is likely limited to legacy PHPbbBook 1.3 or 1.3h installations with bbcode.php reachable by remote users. Organizations without PHPbbBook, or with no public access to that component, are unlikely to be affected. Treat as high priority only where legacy PHPbbBook is deployed and reachable. The age of the product increases the chance of forgotten exposure, but the bundle does not show current active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory public sites for PHPbbBook 1.3 or 1.3h.; Disable or remove exposed vulnerable PHPbbBook components where feasible.; Check vendor or trusted advisory guidance for a safe upgrade path..
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- 7980CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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