CVE-2006-4968

PNphpBB 1.2g - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-4968. PoCs published by AzzCoder.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an uninitialized variable in PNphpBB2's functions_admin.php to include a remote shell via the phpbb_root_path parameter. The vulnerability allows arbitrary file inclusion leading to remote code execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_admin.php in PNphpBB 1.2g allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by AzzCoder · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2390

This exploit leverages an uninitialized variable in PNphpBB2's functions_admin.php to include a remote shell via the phpbb_root_path parameter. The vulnerability allows arbitrary file inclusion leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PNphpBB2 (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote shell accessible via HTTP · Target running vulnerable PNphpBB2 installation
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (9)

Core 9
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20097
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446617
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2390
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3671
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29014
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446267/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446568/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016912

Scores

EPSS 0.0935
EPSS Percentile 94.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
postnuke_software_foundation/pnphpbb 1.2g
Published Sep 25, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026