How severe is CVE-2006-2151?

CVE-2006-2151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2151 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2151?

CVE-2006-2151 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb Toplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2151?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-2151 published?

CVE-2006-2151 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2151

CVE-2006-2151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb Toplist with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb Toplist
Published: 2006-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2151?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2151?: CVE-2006-2151 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2151 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2151?: CVE-2006-2151 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb Toplist. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2151?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2151 published?: CVE-2006-2151 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb_toplist:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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