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Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')

CVE-2006-7168

Severity High
Score 7.5/10

Summary

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in "includes/not_mem.php" in the "Add Name" module for PHP allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the "phpbb_root_path" parameter.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL
  • PARTIAL

CWE-98 - Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')

The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.

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