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6.8

phpbb Insert User allows attacker to run code remotely

CVE-2006-7100 · published 19 years ago
Summary

The Insert User extension for phpbb version 0.1.2 and earlier can be tricked into loading a file from a web address you control. This lets an attacker make the server run their own code, potentially stealing data or taking control of the site. Update to a newer version or remove the extension until a fix is applied.

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
phpbb insert_user <= 0.1.2
cpe:2.3:a:phpbb:insert_user:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_mod_user.php in phpBB Insert User 0.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_p...
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_mod_user.php in phpBB Insert User 0.1.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-94Code Injection
Timeline
Published3 Mar 2007
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2006-7100 · NVD
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