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CVE-2006-5312

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutbox.php in the Ajax Shoutbox 0.0.5 and earlier module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_pat…

Published Oct 17, 2006phpbbEPSS 2.22%

Overview

CVE-2006-5312 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb ajax_shoutbox. It was published on October 17, 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 shoutbox.php in the Ajax Shoutbox 0.0.5 and earlier module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb. Update ajax_shoutbox 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
phpbbajax_shoutbox0Affected

References

Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29510Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2532Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29510Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/2532

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5312?

CVE-2006-5312 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting phpbb ajax_shoutbox. It was published on October 17, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5312?

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-2006-5312?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from phpbb. Update ajax_shoutbox 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-2006-5312?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5312 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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