CVE-2006-2151

phpBB TopList < 1.3.8 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 2 public exploits for CVE-2006-2151. PoCs published by FOX_MULDER, [Oo].

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPBB TopList <= 1.3.8 by injecting a malicious PHP payload via a crafted HTTP request. It sets up a local listener to serve the payload and triggers its execution on the target server.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (2)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by FOX_MULDER · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1724

This exploit leverages a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PHPBB TopList <= 1.3.8 by injecting a malicious PHP payload via a crafted HTTP request. It sets up a local listener to serve the payload and triggers its execution on the target server.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPBB TopList <= 1.3.8
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Perl with LWP and IO::Socket modules · Network access to the target · Target must have the vulnerable TopList module installed
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by [Oo] · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1722

This exploit leverages a remote file inclusion vulnerability in TopList for PHPBB <= 1.3.8 by injecting a malicious URL into the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter, allowing arbitrary command execution via a remote file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: TopList for PHPBB <= 1.3.8
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have TopList for PHPBB <= 1.3.8 installed · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26172
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/25260
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1724
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1601
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1722
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/19884

Scores

EPSS 0.1098
EPSS Percentile 95.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
phpbb_group/phpbb_toplist < 1.3.8
Published May 03, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026