CVE-2006-5191

phpBB < 1.0 - Remote Code Execution via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5191. PoCs published by Kw3[R]Ln.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB Static Topics <= 1.0 due to unsanitized $phpbb_root_path variable when register_globals is enabled. It provides a URL-based proof-of-concept but lacks executable code.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_static_topics.php in the Nivisec Static Topics module for phpBB 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP VERIFIED

by Kw3[R]Ln · textwebappsphp

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2477

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The exploit describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB Static Topics <= 1.0 due to unsanitized $phpbb_root_path variable when register_globals is enabled. It provides a URL-based proof-of-concept but lacks executable code.

Classification

Writeup 90%

Attack Type

Rce

Complexity

Trivial

Reliability

Theoretical

Target: phpBB Static Topics <= 1.0

No auth needed

Prerequisites: register_globals=on · access to the target URL

MITRE ATT&CK