CVE-2006-5435: High severity Phpbb Group Phpbb vulnerability

Published Oct 20, 2006
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Updated

DISPUTED PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in groupcp.php in phpBB 2.0.10 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbbrootpath parameter. NOTE: CVE and the vendor dispute this vulnerability because $phpbbrootpath is defined before use.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Phpbb Group Phpbb<=2.0.10

Event History

Oct 20, 2006
CVE Published
11:07 PM
Disputed
11:07 PM
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5435?

CVE-2006-5435 is considered a remote file inclusion vulnerability that could allow attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5435?

To mitigate CVE-2006-5435, it is recommended to upgrade phpBB to version 2.0.11 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of phpBB are affected by CVE-2006-5435?

CVE-2006-5435 affects phpBB version 2.0.10 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2006-5435 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-5435 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code.

5

Is the vulnerability in CVE-2006-5435 disputed?

Yes, there is a dispute regarding the vulnerability in CVE-2006-5435, as the variable $phpbb_root_path is defined before use.

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