phpBB SearchIndexer Search Engine phpbb_root_path code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in phpBB SearchIndexer. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Search Engine. This manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path causes code injection. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-5418. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in phpBB SearchIndexer (Forum Software) (the affected version is unknown). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code of the component Search Engine. 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. The summary by CVE is:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in archive/archive_topic.php in pbpbb archive for search engines (SearchIndexer) (aka phpBBSEI) for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

The bug was discovered 10/12/2006. The weakness was shared 10/20/2006 by Ashiyane Corporation (Website). The advisory is shared at xforce.iss.net. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-5418 since 10/19/2006. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1059 for this issue.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 21323 (phpBB Multiple Module phpbb_root_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29569), Exploit-DB (2549), Tenable (21323), SecurityFocus (BID 20571†) and OSVDB (29751†). The entries VDB-30100, VDB-32844, VDB-32763 and VDB-32758 are related to this item. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Nessus ID: 21323
Nessus Name: phpBB Multiple Module phpbb_root_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion
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Recommended: Upgrade
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05/04/2006 🔍
10/12/2006 +161 days 🔍
10/16/2006 +4 days 🔍
10/19/2006 +3 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3053 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: xforce.iss.net
Researcher: Ashiyane Corporation
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5418 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5418
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32869
X-Force: 29569
SecurityFocus: 20571 - PHPBB Archive for Search Engines PHPBB_Root_Path Parameter Remote File Include Vulnerability
Secunia: 22443
OSVDB: 29751 - PHPBB - Archive for Search Engines - PHPBB_Root_Path Parameter - Remote File Include Issue
Vulnerability Center: 13015 - phpBB SearchIndexer File Inclusion Vulnerability, High
Vupen: ADV-2006-4037

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/25/2026 02:43
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (65), 07/10/2019 11:18 (12), 07/29/2024 00:41 (17), 04/25/2026 02:43 (4)
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