CVE-2006-5312

Ajax Shoutbox < 0.0.5 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5312. PoCs published by boecke.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in phpBB Ajax Shoutbox <= 0.0.5. The vulnerable code does not properly sanitize the `phpbb_root_path` parameter, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutbox.php in the Ajax Shoutbox 0.0.5 and earlier module 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 boecke · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2532

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in phpBB Ajax Shoutbox <= 0.0.5. The vulnerable code does not properly sanitize the `phpbb_root_path` parameter, allowing an attacker to include arbitrary remote files.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBB Ajax Shoutbox <= 0.0.5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to reach the target URL
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2532
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29510

Scores

EPSS 0.0214
EPSS Percentile 79.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
phpbb/ajax_shoutbox < 0.0.5
Published Oct 17, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026