PT-2006-6034 · Phpbb · Phpbb
Boecke
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Published
2006-10-17
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Updated
2017-10-19
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CVE-2006-5312
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Ajax Shoutbox module for phpBB versions 0.0.5 and earlier
Description
The issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the
phpbb root path parameter. This is a result of a PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in the shoutbox.php file.Recommendations
For Ajax Shoutbox module for phpBB versions 0.0.5 and earlier, consider disabling the
shoutbox.php file until a patch is available to prevent remote file inclusion attacks. Restrict access to the phpbb root path parameter to minimize the risk of exploitation.Exploit
Fix
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Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Phpbb