CVE-2006-2152 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpBB Advanced Guestbook 2.4.0 and earlier versions, specifically within the admin/addentry.php script. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to include arbitrary files by manipulating the phpbb_root_path parameter, provided the register_globals setting is enabled. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered high severity due to its low attack complexity and potential for full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb_advanced_guestbook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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