CVE-2006-1781

Circle R Monster Top List < 1.4.2 - Remote Code Execution via Root Path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2006-1781. PoCs published by fluffy_bunny, r0t.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This Perl script exploits a remote file inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Monster Top List <= 1.4.2 by injecting a malicious URL into the 'root_path' parameter, allowing remote command execution. It uses LWP::Simple to send HTTP requests and interact with the target system.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in functions.php in Circle R Monster Top List (MTL) 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter. NOTE: It was later reported that 1.4.2 and earlier are affected.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by fluffy_bunny · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3530

This Perl script exploits a remote file inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in Monster Top List <= 1.4.2 by injecting a malicious URL into the 'root_path' parameter, allowing remote command execution. It uses LWP::Simple to send HTTP requests and interact with the target system.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Monster Top List <= 1.4.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Perl environment · LWP::Simple module · Remote PHP shell accessible via URL
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED
by r0t · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/27660

The provided text describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Monster Top List due to unsanitized user input in the 'root_path' parameter. An attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary PHP code by including a remote file.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Monster Top List (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable 'functions.php' endpoint · Ability to host a malicious PHP file on a remote server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3530
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/19688
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25774
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1350
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17546
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://pridels0.blogspot.com/2006/04/monstertoplist.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23074
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/24650

Scores

EPSS 0.0959
EPSS Percentile 94.9%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
circle_r/monster_top_list < 1.4.2
Published Apr 13, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026