Fully Modded phpBB2 subscp.php phpbb_root_path file inclusion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Fully Modded phpBB2. The affected element is an unknown function of the file subscp.php. Executing a manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path can lead to file inclusion. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2007-2257. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Fully Modded phpBB2 (Forum Software) (affected version unknown). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the file subscp.php. The manipulation of the argument phpbb_root_path with an unknown input leads to a file inclusion vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-73. The product allows user input to control or influence paths or file names that are used in filesystem operations. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in subscp.php in Fully Modded phpBB2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

The weakness was shared 04/19/2007 by HACKERS PAL (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-2257 since 04/25/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. By approaching the search of inurl:subscp.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 (33751), Exploit-DB (29869), SecurityFocus (BID 23565†) and OSVDB (35419†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Timelineinfo

04/19/2007 🔍
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04/25/2007 +6 days 🔍
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04/27/2007 +1 days 🔍
03/13/2015 +2877 days 🔍
09/01/2025 +3825 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: HACKERS PAL
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-2257 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-2257
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-36394
X-Force: 33751 - Fully Modded phpBB2 subscp.php file include
SecurityFocus: 23565 - Fully Modded PHPBB2 PHPBB_Root_Path Remote File Include Vulnerability
OSVDB: 35419 - Fully Modded phpBB2 subscp.php phpbb_root_path Parameter Remote File Inclusion

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/13/2015 14:56
Updated: 09/01/2025 08:39
Changes: 03/13/2015 14:56 (58), 10/15/2017 11:18 (2), 09/01/2025 08:39 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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