CVE-2006-7174: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in the Dimension module of phpBB allows r...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy phpBB Dimension module issue where a remote attacker could make the application load PHP code from an external location. If a vulnerable, internet-facing installation still exists, compromise could mean full application takeover. The public record is sparse and does not name a vendor patch. Exposure is most likely limited to old phpBB deployments that installed the third-party Dimension module and still expose it publicly. The source bundle does not identify exact affected versions or package identifiers, so exposure must be confirmed by inventory rather than assumed broadly. Prioritize investigation if the organization still operates legacy phpBB forums or inherited web assets. This is not a broad modern-platform emergency based on the provided evidence, but an exposed vulnerable instance could become a direct server compromise risk. Mitigation focus: Identify whether any phpBB site still uses the Dimension module.; Remove or disable the Dimension module if it is not required.; Check vendor or archive guidance for any module-specific fixed release..

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Jun 29, 2026, 06:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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