CVE-2006-4968 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in PNphpBB 1.2g, specifically within the includes/functions_admin.php file. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the phpbb_root_path parameter. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not currently on CISA's KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, public exploit code is available via ExploitDB, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.2gCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:postnuke_software_foundation:pnphpbb:1.2g:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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