How severe is CVE-2001-1472?

CVE-2001-1472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-1472 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1472?

CVE-2001-1472 primarily affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1472?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-1472 published?

CVE-2001-1472 was published on 2001-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1472

CVE-2001-1472 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb
Published: 2001-08-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL injection vulnerability in prefs.php in phpBB 1.4.0 and 1.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands and gain administrative access via the viewemail parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1472?: SQL injection vulnerability in prefs.php in phpBB 1.4.0 and 1.4.1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary SQL commands and gain administrative access via the viewemail parameter.
How severe is CVE-2001-1472?: CVE-2001-1472 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-1472 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1472?: CVE-2001-1472 primarily affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1472?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-1472 published?: CVE-2001-1472 was published on 2001-08-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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