CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2151

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php of phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, with register_globals enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Risk Assessment

The risk involves potential remote code execution by an attacker, which could lead to server compromise, data theft, or further propagation of attacks within the network.

Recommendation

Immediately update phpBB TopList to the latest available version and disable register_globals in PHP configuration if not required.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS