CVE-2005-0259

CVE-2005-0259 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with remote avatars and avatar uploading enabled, allows local users to read arbitrary files by providing both a local and remote location for an avatar, then modifying the "Upload Avatar from a URL:" field to reference the target file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0259?
phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with remote avatars and avatar uploading enabled, allows local users to read arbitrary files by providing both a local and remote location for an avatar, then modifying the "Upload Avatar from a URL:" field to reference the target file.
How severe is CVE-2005-0259?
CVE-2005-0259 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-0259 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0259?
CVE-2005-0259 primarily affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. In total, 21 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0259?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-0259 published?
CVE-2005-0259 was published on 2005-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (21)

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