Description
A "missing request validation" error in phpBB 2 before 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to edit private messages of other users, probably by modifying certain parameters or other inputs.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.1 | phpbb2 | 2.0.13+1-6sarge2 | DSA-925-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-925-1 phpbb2 - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026