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7.5

GNUBoard allows attackers to run code via crafted URL

CVE-2004-1403 · published 21 years ago
Summary

Versions of GNUBoard up to 3.39 let a visitor change the 'doc' setting in the main page to point to a file on another web site. This can cause the server to execute anyone's code, potentially giving full control of the site. Upgrade to a newer release or apply the vendor's patch and review the site for any unexpected changes.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
sir gnuboard 3.30
3.31
3.32
3.33
3.34
3.35
3.36
3.37
3.38
3.39
cpe:2.3:a:sir:gnuboard:3.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in GNUBoard 3.39 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the doc parameter to reference a URL on a remote...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in GNUBoard 3.39 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by modifying the doc parameter to reference a URL on a remote web server that contains the code.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
7.5 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published31 Dec 2004
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2004-1403 · NVD
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