---------------------------------------------------------------------- Use WSUS to deploy 3rd party patches Public BETA http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/corporate/wsus_3rd_third_party_patching/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: phpBB Feed Permissions Security Issue SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA38837 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/38837/ DESCRIPTION: A security issue has been reported in phpBB, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions. The security issue is caused due to an error within the feeds mechanism, which can be exploited to bypass forum and topic restrictions and view restricted content. Successful exploitation requires feeds to be enabled for forums or topics. The security issue is reported in version 3.0.7. SOLUTION: Update to version 3.0.7PL1 or later. PROVIDED AND/OR DISCOVERED BY: Reported by the vendor. ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=2014195 http://www.phpbb.com/bugs/phpbb3/58595 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help private users keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------