CVE-2008-6507: Phpbb/phpbb PhpBB Vulnerable To Sensitive Information Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-jw8f-q84g-r3vm
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-200
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2008-6507 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) phpbb vulnerable to sensitive information vulnerability (CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor) affecting Phpbb/phpbb libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves phpbb vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.4.

CVE-2008-6507 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2008-6507
GHSA Identifier GHSA-jw8f-q84g-r3vm
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Affected Product Phpbb/phpbb
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction None (UI:N)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2008-6507

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Phpbb/phpbb dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

phpbb/phpbb fixed: 3.0.4 
Upgrade phpbb/phpbb to 3.0.4
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for phpbb/phpbb

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2008-6507, inspect your project dependencies for Phpbb/phpbb:

inspect dependencies for phpbb/phpbb

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Phpbb/phpbb in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.4), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor, where the product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. In Phpbb/phpbb, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Unspecified vulnerability in phpBB before 3.0.4 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via unknown vectors related to the lack of password prompts for a private message that quotes a post in a password-protected forum.

CVE-2008-6507 Affected Phpbb/phpbb Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.4
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
phpbb/phpbb
 Packagist
< 3.0.4
3.0.4

References

NVD — CVE-2008-6507 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-6507
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb-app/commit/fce23bc91b1e325eb65a2515cf8ae13e180023e9
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb/commit/866e4196f4f50a41a1f176a17cc56609a13d4a10
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb/commit/a0c9705bb7d3e203324d777782a6915bf5eee1d1
Phpbb/phpbb Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/phpbb/phpbb-app
Phpbb/phpbb Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/06/2
www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic... WEB
http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1352565
www.phpbb.com/support/documents.p... WEB
http://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=changelog&version=3#v303

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6507?
CVE-2008-6507 is a security vulnerability in Phpbb/phpbb involving phpBB vulnerable to sensitive information disclosure under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor.
Which Phpbb/phpbb versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.4 across affected packages: phpbb/phpbb.
What version fixes CVE-2008-6507?
Upgrading to 3.0.4 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is phpbb/phpbb affected?
Yes, phpbb/phpbb is affected in releases prior to 3.0.4. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.4 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2008-6507?
CVE-2008-6507 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2008-6507?
CVE-2008-6507 is classified under CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor (The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2008-6507?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for phpbb/phpbb'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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