CVE-2006-7090: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpbb_security.php in phpBB Security 1.0.1 and earlier allows re...

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This is a legacy PHP web application issue in phpBB Security 1.0.1 and earlier. If the vulnerable file is reachable, an attacker could make the application load attacker-controlled PHP code, potentially leading to server compromise. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to old phpBB Security deployments where phpbb_security.php remains web-accessible. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain legacy phpBB Security files, abandoned forum code, or archived PHP applications reachable from the internet. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure cleanup item, not a broad emergency. If your organization still hosts old phpBB Security code, prioritize removal or isolation because successful abuse could mean server-side code execution. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire phpBB Security 1.0.1 or earlier installations.; Check original vendor or project guidance for replacement or fixed versions.; Restrict public access to affected legacy phpBB Security deployments until remediated..

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Jun 29, 2026, 07:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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