UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2003-12-31

CVE-2003-1244

phpbb_group phpbb Security Advisory (CVE-2003-1244)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2003-1244 impacting phpbb_group phpbb. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
SQL injection vulnerability in page_header.php in phpBB 2.0, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to brute force user passwords and possibly gain unauthorized access to forums via the forum_id parameter to index.php.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product phpbb_group / phpbb
Affected Versions 2.0.0
Weakness Enumeration CWE-89

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2003-1244 impacting phpbb_group phpbb.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2003-1244.yaml
id: cve-2003-1244

info:
  name: phpbb_group phpbb - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2003-1244 affecting phpbb_group phpbb.
    Evaluation: SQL injection vulnerability in page_header.php in phpBB 2.0, 2.0.1 and 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to brute force user passwords and possibly gain u...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2003-1244
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2003-1244
    cwe-id: CWE-89
  tags: cve,cve-2003-1244,phpbb_group,phpbb,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "phpbb"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2003-1244.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2003-1244
# Target: phpbb_group phpbb | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2003-1244 (phpbb_group phpbb)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against phpbb_group phpbb scope (2.0.0).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2003-1244.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2003-1244
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install phpbb 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade phpbb 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update phpbb

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i phpbb 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i phpbb

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2003-1244 in phpbb_group phpbb?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update phpbb_group phpbb packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2003-1244?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2003-1244?

CVE-2003-1244 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2003-1244
Weakness CWE-89
Vendor phpbb_group
Product phpbb
Published 2003-12-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P