CVE-2006-5387 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the PlusXL phpBB module, specifically within the constants.php file of versions 2.0_272 and earlier. 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, it is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA KEV, exploit code is publicly available on ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation, Metasploit modules, or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
20.272CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_plusxl:plusxl:20.272:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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