CVE-2006-2151 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB TopList versions 1.3.8 and earlier. This flaw, present when the register_globals setting is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating the phpbb_root_path parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it is considered highly severe due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog or Hot List, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, indicating a clear path for exploitation. Despite this, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.3.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb_toplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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