# CVE-2008-6506: Unspecified vulnerability in phpBB before 3.0.4 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and activate de-activated accounts v

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-03-23 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unspecified vulnerability in phpBB before 3.0.4 allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and activate de-activated accounts via unknown vectors.

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.phpbb.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=1352565
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33166
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32842
- http://www.phpbb.com/support/documents.php?mode=changelog&version=3#v303
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/02/06/2
- http://www.osvdb.org/50806
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47370

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