I have made a Package to Upgrade phpBB2 Plus 1.53a (Codebase 2.0.22) with the latest Cracker Tracker 5.0.4 from www.cback.de. Just follow the steps in the included readme to upgrade your CTracker to 5.0.4.
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add below:
Code:
if ( !defined('IN_PHPBB') )
{
die('Hacking attempt');
exit;
}
Add the Code to all listed files. If you have different languages installed, also add the fix to all other languages !!!
The Acronym Mod which is included in phpBB2 Plus 1.53 is Vulnerable and should be fixed asap. Please make these codechanges in the file admin/admin_acronyms.php
phpBB 2.0.22 was released today by the phpBB Group. This release addresses several bugfixes and some security issues. Language pack authors may note that one additional language variable had been added.
It is important that you carry out both parts of the update - updating the files and running the database update script - for updates to be complete.
What has changed in this release?
The changelog (contained within this release) is as follows:
[Fix] Check for user's existence prior to showing email form
[Fix] New members of moderator groups should always become moderators (Bug #382)
[Fix] Proper message when replying to non-existant topics (Bug #459)
[Fix] Changed column type of search_array to store more ids (Bug #4058)
[Fix] Fixed annoyance with font-size selector (Bug #4612)
[Fix] Fix optimize line in database updater (Bug #6186)
[Sec] Check for the avatar upload directory reinforced
[Sec] Changes to the criteria for "bad" redirection targets - kellanved
[Sec] Fixed a non-persistent XSS issue in private messaging
[Sec] Fixing possible negative start parameter - SpiderZ.
[Sec] Added session checks to various forms - kellanved
It has come to my attention that there may be a bug in this release which will affect those who run a forum with multiple languages installed and in use and lead to the default language being changed under some circumstances.
If this issue is affecting you, the following change should resolve it.