Out-of-date Version (phpBB)

Severity: Information

Summary#

Invicti identified the target web site is using phpBB and detected that it is out of date. phpBB is an internet forum package written in the PHP scripting language.

Impact#

Since this is an old version of the software, it may be vulnerable to attacks.

Remediation#

Please upgrade your installation of phpBB to the latest stable version.

Classifications#

ISO27001-A.14.1.2, PCI v3.2-6.2, CAPEC-310, CWE-1035, 937, HIPAA-164.308(a)(1)(i), OWASP 2013-A9, OWASP 2017-A9

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