CVE-2007-6088

phpbbviet < 02.03.07 - Remote Code Execution via phpbb_root_path Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2007-6088. PoCs published by Mehmet Ince.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in phpBBViet 0.22 by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter in 'functions_mod_user.php'. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by injecting a URL, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_mod_user.php in phpBBViet 02.03.07 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Mehmet Ince · textwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4631

This exploit demonstrates a Remote File Include (RFI) vulnerability in phpBBViet 0.22 by manipulating the 'phpbb_root_path' parameter in 'functions_mod_user.php'. An attacker can include arbitrary remote files by injecting a URL, potentially leading to remote code execution.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: phpBBViet 0.22
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Remote file inclusion must be enabled on the target server · Attacker-controlled server to host malicious payload
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/38551
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4631
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://osvdb.org/38734
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26482
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/27698

Scores

EPSS 0.0683
EPSS Percentile 93.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-94
Status published
Products (1)
phpbbviet/phpbbviet < 02.03.07
Published Nov 22, 2007
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026