CVE-2006-6568

mxBB Knowledge Base Module 2.0.2 - Directory Traversal via phpEx Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-6568. PoCs published by 3l3ctric-Cracker.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) and Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the 'knowledgebase' software version 2.0.2. The vulnerability arises from unsanitized variables like 'phpEx' and 'module_root_path' in the 'includes/common.php' file, allowing arbitrary file inclusion.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in includes/kb_constants.php in the Knowledge Base (mx_kb) 2.0.2 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) sequence in the phpEx parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by 3l3ctric-Cracker · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2924

The exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) and Local File Inclusion (LFI) vulnerability in the 'knowledgebase' software version 2.0.2. The vulnerability arises from unsanitized variables like 'phpEx' and 'module_root_path' in the 'includes/common.php' file, allowing arbitrary file inclusion.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: knowledgebase 2.0.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to the target URL · Knowledge of the vulnerable file paths
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 18, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/23356
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30857
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2924
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21577

Scores

EPSS 0.0370
EPSS Percentile 88.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
mxbb/kb_mods 2.0.2
Published Dec 15, 2006
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026