CVE-2006-7168 describes a remote file inclusion vulnerability in the Add Name module for PHP, specifically within the includes/not_mem.php file, affecting phpBB installations. 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 complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via ExploitDB, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:phpbb:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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