How severe is CVE-2006-2152?

CVE-2006-2152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-2152 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2152?

CVE-2006-2152 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb Advanced Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2152?

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-2006-2152 published?

CVE-2006-2152 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2152

CVE-2006-2152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb Advanced Guestbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb Advanced Guestbook
Published: 2006-05-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/addentry.php in phpBB Advanced Guestbook 2.4.0 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-2006-2152?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in admin/addentry.php in phpBB Advanced Guestbook 2.4.0 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-2152?: CVE-2006-2152 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2152 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2152?: CVE-2006-2152 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb Advanced Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2152?: 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-2006-2152 published?: CVE-2006-2152 was published on 2006-05-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb_advanced_guestbook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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