CVE-2006-6789

phpbbxtra 2.0 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2006-6789. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in PhpbbXtra v2.0 due to improper input validation in the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote code by manipulating the parameter in the URL.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/archive/archive_topic.php in Phpbbxtra 2.0 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/3006

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This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in PhpbbXtra v2.0 due to improper input validation in the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include and execute arbitrary remote code by manipulating the parameter in the URL.

Classification

Working Poc 90%

Attack Type

Rce

Complexity

Trivial

Reliability

Reliable

Target: PhpbbXtra v2.0

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to host a malicious script on an accessible web server

MITRE ATT&CK

T1189 - Drive-by Compromise T1203 - Exploitation for Client Execution

devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →