CVE-2006-4488: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in modules/userstop/userstop.php in ExBB Italia 0.2 and earlier, wh...

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CVE-2006-4488 affects ExBB Italia 0.2 and earlier. If the old PHP register_globals setting is enabled, a remote attacker may make the application include attacker-controlled PHP code. For an exposed legacy forum, this can mean server compromise. The evidence does not show current active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to internet-reachable ExBB Italia 0.2 or earlier installations running PHP with register_globals enabled and the vulnerable module accessible. Treat as high priority only if legacy ExBB Italia is still deployed. The vulnerable pattern can lead to full server compromise, but the affected software is old and exposure should be quickly confirmable. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire any ExBB Italia 0.2 or earlier deployments.; Disable PHP register_globals wherever legacy PHP remains in use.; Restrict public access to the vulnerable forum until remediated..

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Jun 29, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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