CVE-2006-5673

miniBB < 2.0.2 - Remote File Inclusion via pathToFiles Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-5673. PoCs published by Kacper.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in miniBB <= 2.0.2 by injecting a malicious URL into the 'pathToFiles' parameter of 'bb_func_txt.php'. It allows remote command execution via a user-provided shell script.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bb_func_txt.php in miniBB 2.0.2 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathToFiles parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Kacper · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2655

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in miniBB <= 2.0.2 by injecting a malicious URL into the 'pathToFiles' parameter of 'bb_func_txt.php'. It allows remote command execution via a user-provided shell script.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: miniBB <= 2.0.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to the target · PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in miniBB
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20757
Exploit, Patch vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/29971
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.minibb.net/forums/9_4274_0.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/22596
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4222
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29831
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2655

Scores

EPSS 0.0601
EPSS Percentile 92.4%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
minibb/minibb < 2.0.2
Published Nov 03, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026