CVE-2007-5009

phpBB Plus 1.53-1.53a - Remote Code Execution via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-5009. PoCs published by Mehrad.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in PHPBBPlus 1.53. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter in the specified file.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in language/lang_german/lang_main_album.php in phpBB Plus 1.53, and 1.53a before 20070922, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Mehrad · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4434

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Inclusion (RFI) vulnerability in PHPBBPlus 1.53. The vulnerability allows an attacker to include a remote shell by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter in the specified file.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PHPBBPlus 1.53
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote shell accessible via URL · Target server with vulnerable PHPBBPlus installation
mistral-large-3 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Vendor Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/26888
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3247
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36697
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4434
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38265
Various Sources x_refsource_confirm
http://www.phpbb2.de/ftopic45218.html
Exploit vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25737
Exploit mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=119022976831594&w=2

Scores

EPSS 0.4503
EPSS Percentile 98.6%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (2)
phpbb2/phpbb2_plus 1.53
phpbb2/phpbb2_plus 1.53a
Published Sep 20, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026