CVE-2006-5222

Dimension of phpBB <= 0.2.6 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5222. PoCs published by SpiderZ.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.5. It allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote scripts by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter in specific PHP files.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.6 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter in (1) includes/themen_portal_mitte.php or (2) includes/logger_engine.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by SpiderZ · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2481

This exploit demonstrates a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Dimension of phpBB 0.2.5. It allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote scripts by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter in specific PHP files.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Dimension of phpBB 0.2.5 (phpBB 2.0.21)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote script hosting · Target server with vulnerable Dimension of phpBB installation
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22287
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3923
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20367
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29361
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2481

Scores

EPSS 0.0268
EPSS Percentile 83.9%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
dimension_of_phpbb/dimension_of_phpbb 0.2.6
Published Oct 10, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026