CVE-2006-4191

Extreme Message Board < 1.9.6 - Remote File Inclusion via memcp.php langfilenew Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4191. PoCs published by rgod.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a local file inclusion vulnerability in XMB Forum <= 1.9.6 by bypassing the basename() check via a null byte injection. It injects PHP code into Apache log files and executes arbitrary commands through a crafted profile update.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in memcp.php in XMB (Extreme Message Board) 1.9.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to include and execute arbitrary local files via directory traversal sequences in the langfilenew parameter, as demonstrated by injecting PHP sequences into an Apache HTTP Server log file, which is then included by header.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rgod · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2178

This exploit leverages a local file inclusion vulnerability in XMB Forum <= 1.9.6 by bypassing the basename() check via a null byte injection. It injects PHP code into Apache log files and executes arbitrary commands through a crafted profile update.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: XMB Forum <= 1.9.6
Auth required
Prerequisites: Valid user credentials · Apache log file write access · PHP with allow_url_fopen enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/21293
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19501
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1411
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2178
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/443167/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28356
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19494

Scores

EPSS 0.0940
EPSS Percentile 94.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
xmb_software/extreme_message_board < 1.9.6
Published Aug 17, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026