CVE-2006-2137

OpenPHPNuke < 2.3.3 - Remote File Inclusion via root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-2137. PoCs published by [Oo].

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in OpenPHPNuke <= 2.3.3. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote files by manipulating the 'root_path' parameter in the 'master.php' script.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in master.php in OpenPHPNuke and 2.3.3 earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by [Oo] · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1727

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in OpenPHPNuke <= 2.3.3. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote files by manipulating the 'root_path' parameter in the 'master.php' script.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: OpenPHPNuke <= 2.3.3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote server hosting malicious file · Network access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26183
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1575
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/25140
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/19893
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17772
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1727

Scores

EPSS 0.0364
EPSS Percentile 88.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
openphpnuke/openphpnuke < 2.3.3
Published May 02, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026