phpBB 1.0 functions_static_topics.php phpbb_root_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in phpBB 1.0. This affects an unknown part of the file includes/functions_static_topics.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path can lead to code injection. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2006-5191. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in phpBB 1.0 (Forum Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the file includes/functions_static_topics.php. The manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_static_topics.php in the Nivisec Static Topics module for phpBB 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

The weakness was published 10/04/2006 by Kw3rLN (Website). The advisory is available at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5191 since 10/06/2006. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed by Kw3[R]Ln and been published even before and not after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:includes/functions_static_topics.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 (29347), Exploit-DB (2477), SecurityFocus (BID 20353†), OSVDB (29506†) and Secunia (SA22269†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Kw3[R]Ln
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Sourcesinfo

Product: phpbb.com

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: Kw3rLN
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5191 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5191
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32650
X-Force: 29347
SecurityFocus: 20353 - Nivisec Static Topics Module Functions_Static_Topics.PHP Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 22269 - phpBB Nivisec Static Topics "phpbb_root_path" File Inclusion Vulnerability, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 29506 - Nivisec Static Topics for phpBB includes/functions_static_topics.php phpbb_root_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion
Vupen: ADV-2006-3916

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 15:51
Updated: 04/23/2026 22:09
Changes: 03/12/2015 15:51 (49), 08/08/2017 08:48 (20), 07/26/2024 07:55 (17), 04/23/2026 22:09 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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