CVE-2007-1961

Mutant 0.9.2 - Remote File Inclusion via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-1961. PoCs published by bd0rk.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This is a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) exploit targeting phpBB mutant 0.9.2. It leverages an uninitialized variable ($phpbb_root_path) to include a remote shell (c99shell) via a crafted URL.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in mutant_functions.php in the Mutant 0.9.2 portal for phpBB 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by bd0rk · htmlwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3665

This is a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) exploit targeting phpBB mutant 0.9.2. It leverages an uninitialized variable ($phpbb_root_path) to include a remote shell (c99shell) via a crafted URL.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBB mutant 0.9.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have allow_url_include enabled in PHP configuration · Remote shell (c99shell) must be accessible
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1265
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3665
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/37396
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23319

Scores

EPSS 0.0234
EPSS Percentile 81.4%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
phpbb/mutant 0.9.2
Published Apr 11, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026