CVE-2006-5223

Nivisec User Viewed Posts Tracker <= 1.0 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5223. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB User Viewed Posts Tracker <= 1.0. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter, leading to potential remote code execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_user_viewed_posts.php in the Nivisec User Viewed Posts Tracker module 1.0 and earlier for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Mehmet Ince · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2483

This exploit targets a file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB User Viewed Posts Tracker <= 1.0. The vulnerability allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter, leading to potential remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBB User Viewed Posts Tracker <= 1.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the vulnerable endpoint · Ability to host a malicious file on a remote server
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/20385
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_sreason
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1705
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/447932/100/0/threaded
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3947
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.nivisec.com/article.php?l=vi&ar=19
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448445/100/0/threaded
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22305
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29383
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2483

Scores

EPSS 0.0395
EPSS Percentile 89.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
nivisec/user_viewed_posts_tracker 1.0
Published Oct 10, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026