# CVE-2005-1047: Meilad File upload script (up.php) mod for phpBB 2.0.x does not properly limit the types of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-04-12 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Meilad File upload script (up.php) mod for phpBB 2.0.x does not properly limit the types of files that can be uploaded, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands by uploading PHP files, then directly requesting them from the uploads directory.

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## References

- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013671
- http://www.defacers.com.mx/advisories/2.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111299353030534&w=2

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