CVE-2006-6633: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in include/yapbb_session.php in YapBB 1.2 Beta2 and earlier allows...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-6633 is a legacy remote file inclusion issue in YapBB. An attacker could make the application load attacker-controlled PHP through a request parameter, which can lead to arbitrary code execution. The sources do not provide current patch details or evidence of active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in old internet-facing PHP forum installations or forgotten archive sites still running YapBB 1.2 Beta2 or earlier. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams should validate by software inventory and file presence rather than CPE matching alone. Handle as a high-priority legacy exposure if YapBB is present. The business risk is server compromise through an old forum component, but urgency depends on whether an affected installation is still reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory public and internal PHP sites for YapBB installations.; Prioritize removal or replacement of YapBB 1.2 Beta2 and earlier.; Check vendor or archive guidance for any supported fixed release..

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Jun 29, 2026, 08:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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