CVE-2006-5077

Minerva Build 238 and earlier - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5077. PoCs published by SHiKaA.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Minerva <= v238 due to improper input validation in the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the URL, leading to potential remote code execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Chris Smith Minerva Build 238 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by SHiKaA · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2429

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Minerva <= v238 due to improper input validation in the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by manipulating the URL, leading to potential remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Minerva <= v238
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A vulnerable Minerva installation with exposed admin interface · Ability to host a malicious file on a remote server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22256
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29148
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2429
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3880
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20185

Scores

EPSS 0.0346
EPSS Percentile 87.5%

Details

Status published
Products (3)
minerva/minerva 2.0.8
minerva/minerva 2.0.19
minerva/minerva 2.0.21
Published Sep 29, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026