preg_replace() breaks on php 5.5.x

It started off with quick install but it turns out that it a bug with phpBB.

Main topic: https://www.phpbb.com/customise/db/official_tool/phpbb3_quickinstall/support/quick_install_breaks_with_php_5.5.7-t_119881

When using quick install to create a test board with users and topics, it will trow out

"[14-Jan-2014 08:28:44 Australia/Victoria] PHP Deprecated: preg_replace(): The /e modifier is deprecated, use preg_replace_callback instead in H:\wamp\www\phpbb\boards\test2\includes\functions_content.php on line 678"