CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-3690

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier contains multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities. An attacker can execute arbitrary PHP code by supplying a malicious URL in the absolute_path parameter to components/com_minibb.php or components/minibb/index.php.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability allows remote code execution on the server, potentially leading to full system compromise, data theft, or malware installation.

Recommendation

Immediately update MiniBB Forum to the latest version or apply vendor patches. If updating is not possible, disable or restrict access to the vulnerable files and implement WAF rules to block manipulation of the absolute_path parameter.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to (1) components/com_minibb.php or (2) components/minibb/index.php.

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