CVE-2006-2361

mxbb_portal - Remote File Inclusion via module_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-2361. PoCs published by Darkfire.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in pafileDB for phpBB. The vulnerable code dynamically includes a file based on user-controlled input, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the `module_root_path` parameter.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in pafiledb_constants.php in Download Manager (mxBB pafiledb) integration, as used with phpBB, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Darkfire · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1774

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in pafileDB for phpBB. The vulnerable code dynamically includes a file based on user-controlled input, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the `module_root_path` parameter.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: pafileDB (unspecified version) for phpBB
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to host a malicious file on a remote server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/25507
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17930
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/20062
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1774
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26496
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1776

Scores

EPSS 0.0325
EPSS Percentile 86.8%

Details

Status published
Products (4)
mxbb/mxbb_portal 2.7
mxbb/mxbb_portal 2.8
php_arena/pafiledb 1.1.3
php_arena/pafiledb 2.0.1
Published May 15, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026