CVE-2006-5079

paBugs < 2.0_beta_3 - Remote File Inclusion via path_to_bt_dir Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5079. PoCs published by Kacper.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file include vulnerability in paBugs <= 2.0 Beta 3. It allows an attacker to include a malicious PHP file (shell.txt) via the 'path_to_bt_dir' parameter, leading to remote command execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in class.mysql.php in Matt Humphrey paBugs 2.0 Beta 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the path_to_bt_dir parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kacper · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2437

This exploit targets a remote file include vulnerability in paBugs <= 2.0 Beta 3. It allows an attacker to include a malicious PHP file (shell.txt) via the 'path_to_bt_dir' parameter, leading to remote command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: paBugs <= 2.0 Beta 3
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Ability to upload a malicious PHP file to a remote server · Knowledge of the target path for the vulnerable script
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20222
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3784
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2437
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29179

Scores

EPSS 0.0256
EPSS Percentile 83.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
php_arena/pabugs < 2.0_beta_3
Published Sep 29, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026