CVE-2002-2287

phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack 1.0.0 and 1.1.0 - Remote Code Execution via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2002-2287. PoCs published by Hai Nam Luke.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter to include a remote PHP script. The provided PHP script extracts database credentials from the target's configuration file.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in quick_reply.php for phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack 1.0.0 and 1.1.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Hai Nam Luke · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/22017

This exploit leverages a file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter to include a remote PHP script. The provided PHP script extracts database credentials from the target's configuration file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have the vulnerable phpBB Advanced Quick Reply Hack installed · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6173
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10617
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-11/0188.html

Scores

EPSS 0.0226
EPSS Percentile 80.8%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
phpbb/advanced_quick_reply_hack 1.0.0
phpbb/advanced_quick_reply_hack 1.1.0
Published Dec 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026