CVE-2007-0656

phpBB2-MODificat 0.2.0 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-0656. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in phpBB2 MODificat due to improper sanitization of the `phpbb_root_path` parameter. The PoC shows how an attacker can include a remote file by manipulating the parameter in the URL.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in phpBB2-MODificat 0.2.0 and earlier 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/3231

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in phpBB2 MODificat due to improper sanitization of the `phpbb_root_path` parameter. The PoC shows how an attacker can include a remote file by manipulating the parameter in the URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBB2 MODificat
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have allow_url_include enabled in PHP configuration · Target must be running a vulnerable version of phpBB2 MODificat
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22320
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31985
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3231
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0422
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/36018

Scores

EPSS 0.1587
EPSS Percentile 96.5%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
phpbb2-modificat/phpbb2-modificat 0.1.0
phpbb2-modificat/phpbb2-modificat 0.2.0
Published Feb 01, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026