CVE-2006-5209 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL parameter in the Admin Topic Action Logging Mod for phpBB.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-5209?
CVE-2006-5209 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb, published on 9 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/admin_topic_action_logging.php in Admin Topic Action Logging Mod 0.95 and earlier, as used in phpBB 2.0 up to 2.0.21, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5209?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Phpbb Group Phpbb.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5209?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-5209 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5209 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Phpbb Group Phpbb
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jjv5-236h-h5x9.