vendor:
PNphpBB2
by:
Unknown
N/A
CVSS
HIGH
Remote Code Execution
Not mentioned
CWE
Product Name: PNphpBB2
Affected Version From: Not mentioned
Affected Version To: Not mentioned
Patch Exists: NO
Related CWE: Not mentioned
CPE: Not mentioned
Platforms Tested: Not mentioned
2006
ZeroDay Smile
The vulnerability exists in the includes/functions_admin.php file of the PNphpBB2 forum software. By manipulating the phpbb_root_path parameter in a specific URL, an attacker can include a remote shell and execute arbitrary code on the server. This vulnerability allows for remote code execution.
Mitigation:
To fix the vulnerability, add the provided code before the include statement in the vulnerable file. The code checks if the IN_PHPBB constant is defined and terminates the execution if not, preventing the exploit from being triggered.