CVE-2007-4636

phpBG 0.9.1 - Remote File Inclusion via rootdir Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-4636. PoCs published by GoLd_M.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in phpBG 0.9.1 by manipulating the 'rootdir' parameter in multiple scripts to include arbitrary remote files. The PoC provides specific paths and parameters to exploit the vulnerability.

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in phpBG 0.9.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the rootdir parameter to (1) intern/admin/other/backup.php, (2) intern/admin/, (3) intern/clan/member_add.php, (4) intern/config/key_2.php, or (5) intern/config/forum.php.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by GoLd_M · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4340

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in phpBG 0.9.1 by manipulating the 'rootdir' parameter in multiple scripts to include arbitrary remote files. The PoC provides specific paths and parameters to exploit the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBG 0.9.1
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker must be able to host a malicious file on a remote server
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4340
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25486
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38432
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38433
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38430
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38431
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38429
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36348

Scores

EPSS 0.7106
EPSS Percentile 99.3%

Details

CWE
CWE-20
Status published
Products (1)
phpbg/phpbg 0.9.1
Published Aug 31, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026