phpBB XS 2 phpbb_root_path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in phpBB XS 2 and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path results in file inclusion. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5094. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in phpBB XS 2 (Forum Software). This affects an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_kb.php in the phpBB XS 2 (Spain version) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-4780 or CVE-2006-4893.

The weakness was presented 09/29/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5094 since 09/29/2006. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29250), SecurityFocus (BID 20251†) and Secunia (SA22177†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.9

VulDB Base Score: 5.6
VulDB Temp Score: 4.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File inclusion
CWE: CWE-73
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/28/2006 🔍
09/29/2006 +1 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3086 days 🔍
04/23/2026 +4060 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5094 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5094
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32553
X-Force: 29250 - phpBB XS 2 functions_kb.php file include
SecurityFocus: 20251 - PHPBB-ES Functions_KB.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 22177 - phpBB XS "phpbb_root_path" File Inclusion Vulnerability, Highly Critical
Vupen: ADV-2006-3843

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 06:19
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (52), 09/23/2017 18:05 (6), 04/23/2026 06:19 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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