CVE-2007-2493

mxbb_faq < 2.0.0 - Remote File Inclusion via module_root_path Parameter

Title source: manual
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-2493. PoCs published by bd0rk.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in mxBB Module MX Faq & Rules <= 2.0.0. It allows an attacker to include a remote shell script via the 'module_root_path' parameter in faq.php, leading to remote command execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in faq.php in the FAQ & RULES 2.0.0 and earlier module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by bd0rk · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3833

This exploit targets a remote file inclusion vulnerability in mxBB Module MX Faq & Rules <= 2.0.0. It allows an attacker to include a remote shell script via the 'module_root_path' parameter in faq.php, leading to remote command execution.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: mxBB Module MX Faq & Rules <= 2.0.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote shell script accessible via URL · Network access to the target
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34008
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/37613
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3833
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23758
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1631

Scores

EPSS 0.0403
EPSS Percentile 89.3%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
mxbb/mxbb_faq < 2.0.0
mxbb/mxbb_rules < 2.0.0
Published May 04, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026