CVE-2007-0809

Categories hierarchy (mod-CH) 2.1.2 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-0809. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Categories hierarchy v2.1.2 by injecting a malicious URL into the phpbb_root_path parameter. It allows remote command execution via a shell hosted on an external server.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/class_template.php in Categories hierarchy (aka CH or mod-CH) 2.1.2 in ptirhiikmods 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/3270

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in Categories hierarchy v2.1.2 by injecting a malicious URL into the phpbb_root_path parameter. It allows remote command execution via a shell hosted on an external server.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Categories hierarchy v2.1.2 (phpBB mod)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have the vulnerable mod installed · Remote shell must be accessible · Allow_url_fopen or similar PHP settings enabled
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Various Sources mailing-list x_refsource_vim
http://attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-February/001285.html
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32193
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/33722
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22400
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3270
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0493

Scores

EPSS 0.0328
EPSS Percentile 86.8%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
ptirhiikmods/mod-ch 2.1.2
Published Feb 07, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026