CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-2361

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability exists in pafiledb_constants.php within the Download Manager (mxBB pafiledb) integration used with phpBB. Attackers can exploit the module_root_path parameter to execute arbitrary PHP code remotely.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes full server compromise, data theft, or malware installation on the web server.

Recommendation

Immediately update the Download Manager (mxBB pafiledb) component to the latest version or apply a security patch to prevent remote file inclusion.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in pafiledb_constants.php in Download Manager (mxBB pafiledb) integration, as used with phpBB, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

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