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CVE-2006-2151

7.5 · HIGH

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_pa…

Published May 3, 2006phpbb_groupEPSS 10.98%

Overview

CVE-2006-2151 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb_group phpbb_toplist. It was published on May 3, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb_group. Update phpbb_toplist to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
phpbb_groupphpbb_toplist0Affected

References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/19884Refwww.osvdb.org/25260Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1601Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26172Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/1722Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/1724Refsecunia.com/advisories/19884Refwww.osvdb.org/25260Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1601Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26172

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2151?

CVE-2006-2151 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb_group phpbb_toplist. It was published on May 3, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-2151?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-2151?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb_group. Update phpbb_toplist to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-2151?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2151 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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