CVE-2006-2151: High severity Phpbb Group Phpbb Toplist vulnerability

Published May 3, 2006
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Updated

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when registerglobals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbbrootpath parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Phpbb Group Phpbb Toplist<=1.3.8

Event History

May 3, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2151?

CVE-2006-2151 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote file inclusion and exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2151?

To mitigate CVE-2006-2151, disable register_globals and upgrade to phpBB TopList version 1.3.9 or later.

3

What applications are affected by CVE-2006-2151?

CVE-2006-2151 affects phpBB TopList version 1.3.8 and earlier when register_globals is enabled.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2151?

CVE-2006-2151 is a remote file inclusion vulnerability that allows attackers to include arbitrary files.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-2151?

Exploiting CVE-2006-2151 could lead to unauthorized access to files on the server, potentially compromising the web application.

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