CVE-2006-4365

VistaBB <= 2.0.33 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4365. PoCs published by nukedx.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote command execution vulnerability in VistaBB <= 2.x by manipulating the `phpbb_root_path` cookie to include a malicious PHP shell. It establishes a semi-interactive shell by sending commands via HTTP POST requests.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in VistaBB 2.0.33 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter in (1) includes/functions_mod_user.php or (2) includes/functions_portal.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by nukedx · perlwebappsphp

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2251

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This exploit targets a remote command execution vulnerability in VistaBB <= 2.x by manipulating the `phpbb_root_path` cookie to include a malicious PHP shell. It establishes a semi-interactive shell by sending commands via HTTP POST requests.

Classification

Working Poc 95%

Attack Type

Rce

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: VistaBB <= 2.x

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Target must be running VistaBB <= 2.x · PHP must be configured to allow remote file inclusion · Network access to the target's web server

MITRE ATT&CK

T1189 - Drive-by Compromise T1190 - Exploit Public-Facing Application

devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →