CVE-2003-1244
CVE-2003-1244 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-89.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (64th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in page_header.php in phpBB 2.0, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to brute force user passwords and possibly gain unauthorized access to forums via the forum_id parameter to index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1244?
- SQL injection vulnerability in page_header.php in phpBB 2.0, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to brute force user passwords and possibly gain unauthorized access to forums via the forum_id parameter to index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2003-1244?
- CVE-2003-1244 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1244 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (64th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1244?
- CVE-2003-1244 primarily affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1244?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2003-1244 published?
- CVE-2003-1244 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-02/0245.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11376.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6888
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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