CVE-2007-0762

phpBB++ Build 100 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-0762. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB++ by injecting a malicious URL into the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter. It allows remote command execution by fetching and executing a shell script from an attacker-controlled server.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in phpBB++ Build 100 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 · perlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3259

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB++ by injecting a malicious URL into the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter. It allows remote command execution by fetching and executing a shell script from an attacker-controlled server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBB++ (version not specified)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have phpBB++ installed with vulnerable configuration · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3259
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/33092
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0472
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32159
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/24034
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22376

Scores

EPSS 0.0325
EPSS Percentile 86.7%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
phpbb\+\+/phpbb\+\+ build_100
Published Feb 06, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026