CVE-2003-1530
CVE-2003-1530 is a high-severity vulnerability in 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% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-89
- Affected product: Phpbb
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
SQL injection vulnerability in privmsg.php in phpBB 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the mark[] parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2003-1530?
- SQL injection vulnerability in privmsg.php in phpBB 2.0.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the mark[] parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2003-1530?
- CVE-2003-1530 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2003-1530 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2003-1530?
- CVE-2003-1530 affects Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2003-1530?
- 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-2003-1530 published?
- CVE-2003-1530 was published on 2003-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2003-01/0125.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7887/
- http://www.osvdb.org/4277
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/307212/30/26300/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6634
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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