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Multiple vulnerabilities in phpBB <= 2.0.12

Vulnerability Assessment Summary Checks for multiple vulnerabilities in phpBB version <= 2.0.12 Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote web server contains a PHP application that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities. Description : The remote host is running a version of phpBB that suffers from a session handling flaw permiting a remote attacker to gain access to any account, including that of an administrator. Also, there is a path disclosure bug in 'viewtopic.php' that can be exploited by a remote attacker to reveal sensitive information about the installation that can be used in further attacks. See also : http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=267563 Solution : Upgrade to phpBB 2.0.13 or newer. Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 6 (AV:R/AC:H/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 12678 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2006 Tenable Network Security

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