phpBB 2.0.11, and possibly other versions, with remote avatars and avatar uploading enabled, allows local users to read arbitrary files by providing both a local and remote location for an avatar, then modifying the "Upload Avatar from a URL:" field to reference the target file.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade phpbb | Dec 10, 2025 | Jul 9, 2005 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade www-apps/phpBB. | Oct 30, 2017 | Mar 14, 2005 |
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