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10.0

mxBB Knowledge Base module can run attacker code

CVE-2006-6567 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The Knowledge Base (mx_kb) module version 2.0.2 for mxBB allows a specially crafted URL to make the system load a file from the internet, which lets an attacker execute any PHP commands on your web server. To protect your site, upgrade to a patched version or remove the module, and only install extensions from trusted sources.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
mxbb kb_mods 2.0.2
cpe:2.3:a:mxbb:kb_mods:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/kb_constants.php in the Knowledge Base (mx_kb) 2.0.2 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the modul...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/kb_constants.php in the Knowledge Base (mx_kb) 2.0.2 module for mxBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published15 Dec 2006
Updated25 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-6567 · NVD
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