# CVE-2005-3537: A "missing request validation" error in phpBB 2 before 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to edit private messages of other users, probably by m

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-12-22 · Updated: 2024-09-17

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

A "missing request validation" error in phpBB 2 before 2.0.18 allows remote attackers to edit private messages of other users, probably by modifying certain parameters or other inputs.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15246
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-925
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18098

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