How severe is CVE-2008-1171?

CVE-2008-1171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1171 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-2008-1171?

CVE-2008-1171 affects Phpbb 123 Flash Chat Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1171?

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

When was CVE-2008-1171 published?

CVE-2008-1171 was published on 2008-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1171

CVE-2008-1171 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Phpbb 123 Flash Chat Module with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Phpbb 123 Flash Chat Module
Published: 2008-03-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the 123 Flash Chat Module for phpBB allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) 123flashchat.php and (2) phpbb_login_chat.php. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because $phpbb_root_path is explicitly set to "./" in both programs

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1171?: Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in the 123 Flash Chat Module for phpBB allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter to (1) 123flashchat.php and (2) phpbb_login_chat.php. NOTE: CVE disputes this issue because $phpbb_root_path is explicitly set to "./" in both programs
How severe is CVE-2008-1171?: CVE-2008-1171 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1171 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-2008-1171?: CVE-2008-1171 affects Phpbb 123 Flash Chat Module. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1171?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1171 published?: CVE-2008-1171 was published on 2008-03-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:123_flash_chat_module:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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