EIP-2026-110958

PRE-CVE

phpBB 2.0.20 - Admin/Restore DB/default_lang Remote Command Execution

Title source: legacy
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for EIP-2026-110958. PoCs published by rgod.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a remote command execution vulnerability in PhpBB <= v2.0.20 by manipulating the 'default_lang' configuration to include a malicious avatar file with PHP code in its EXIF metadata. It also creates a backdoor user and file for persistent access.

Description

phpBB 2.0.20 - Admin/Restore DB/default_lang Remote Command Execution

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by rgod · phpwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1780

This exploit targets a remote command execution vulnerability in PhpBB <= v2.0.20 by manipulating the 'default_lang' configuration to include a malicious avatar file with PHP code in its EXIF metadata. It also creates a backdoor user and file for persistent access.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: PhpBB <= v2.0.20
Auth required
Prerequisites: Admin session ID (sid) · Avatar upload enabled or configurable via admin
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Details

Status pre_cve
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026