Vulnerability identifier: #VU24808

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-5501

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
phpBB
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor: phpBB Group

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website, such as modify a group avatar.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

phpBB: 3.2.0 - 3.2.8

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External links
http://blog.phpbb.com/category/security/
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2534536

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.