CVE-2006-5673 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in miniBB 2.0.2 and earlier, specifically within the bb_func_txt.php file. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by manipulating the pathToFiles parameter when the register_globals setting is enabled. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating a medium severity risk with a network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-2655) exists, and the CVE has received minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 2.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:minibb:minibb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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