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CVE-2002-1482: Phpgb: SQL injection

CVE-2002-1482 has a CVSS v2 base score of 10.0 (the maximum on that scale) and affects Phpgb. Per its scoring, it can be exploited over the network, without authentication. The scored impact on confidentiality, integrity and availability is the highest available.

Vulnerability description

SQL injection vulnerability in login.php for phpGB 1.20 and earlier, when magic_quotes_gpc is not enabled, allows remote attackers to gain administrative privileges via SQL code in the password entry.

Severity breakdown

CVSS v2.0 10.0: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

• Access vector: Network. Exploitable remotely over the network.
• Access complexity: Low. No special conditions are required.
• Authentication: None. No authentication is needed.
• Confidentiality impact: Complete. Total information disclosure.
• Integrity impact: Complete. Total loss of integrity.
• Availability impact: Complete. Total shutdown of the component.

Affected products

• Phpgb: 1.10; 1.20; 1.30

References

• http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-09/0076.html
• http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10068.php
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5673