CVE-2007-4606

phpnuke-clan < 4.2.0 - Remote Code Execution via VWar Module vwar_root Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-4606. PoCs published by DNX.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in PHPNuke-Clan <= v4.2.0 via the 'vwar_root' parameter in mvcw_conver.php. The PoC shows how an attacker can include a remote shell by manipulating the 'vwar_root' parameter when 'step=1' is set.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in convert/mvcw_conver.php in the Virtual War (VWar) module for PHPNuke-Clan (PNC) 4.2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the vwar_root parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-1602. NOTE: it is possible that this issue stems from a problem in VWar itself.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by DNX · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4333

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in PHPNuke-Clan <= v4.2.0 via the 'vwar_root' parameter in mvcw_conver.php. The PoC shows how an attacker can include a remote shell by manipulating the 'vwar_root' parameter when 'step=1' is set.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPNuke-Clan <= v4.2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target must have PHPNuke-Clan <= v4.2.0 installed · Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the server · Attacker must have access to a remote shell or malicious file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36317
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4333

Scores

EPSS 0.0213
EPSS Percentile 79.5%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
phpnuke-clan/phpnuke-clan < 4.2.0
Published Aug 31, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026