CVE-2006-5435: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5435: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in groupcp.php in phpBB 2.0.10 and earlier allows remote attackers...

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 phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: CVE and the vendor dispute this vulnerability because $phpbb_root_path is defined before use

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 19:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a historical, disputed phpBB issue. The claim is that phpBB 2.0.10 and earlier could include remote PHP code through groupcp.php, but the CVE notes that CVE and the vendor dispute it because the path variable is defined before use. Exposure is most relevant to very old phpBB 2.0.10 or earlier installations. The provided affected-product metadata is incomplete, and the vulnerability is disputed, so exposure should be confirmed against actual deployed code rather than assumed from version alone. Do not treat this as a confirmed emergency based on the provided sources. Prioritize it as legacy-software hygiene: identify any obsolete phpBB deployments, reduce exposure, and upgrade or retire them through normal risk management. Mitigation focus: Inventory any phpBB 2.0.10 or earlier deployments.; Check phpBB or vendor guidance before claiming a specific fix.; Retire or upgrade unsupported legacy phpBB installations where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 20, 2006, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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