CVE-2006-6553

mxbb_newssuite 1.03 - Remote File Inclusion via mx_root_path Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-6553. PoCs published by 3l3ctric-Cracker.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in mxBB newssuite Module v1.5. It allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the 'mx_root_path' parameter, leading to remote code execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/newssuite_constants.php in the NewsSuite 1.03 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the mx_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by 3l3ctric-Cracker · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2925

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in mxBB newssuite Module v1.5. It allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the 'mx_root_path' parameter, leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: mxBB newssuite Module v1.5
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have the vulnerable mxBB newssuite Module v1.5 installed · Remote shell must be accessible via HTTP
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30855
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21573
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/23358
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2925
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4981

Scores

EPSS 0.0280
EPSS Percentile 84.6%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
mxbb/mxbb_newssuite 1.03
Published Dec 14, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026