CVE-2006-3690
CVE-2006-3690 is a high-severity vulnerability in Minibb Forum 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: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Minibb Forum
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to (1) components/com_minibb.php or (2) components/minibb/index.php.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3690?
- Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in MiniBB Forum 1.5a and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the absolute_path parameter to (1) components/com_minibb.php or (2) components/minibb/index.php.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3690?
- CVE-2006-3690 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3690 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3690?
- CVE-2006-3690 affects Minibb Forum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3690?
- 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-2006-3690 published?
- CVE-2006-3690 was published on 2006-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://advisories.echo.or.id/adv/adv39-matdhule-2006.txt
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1245
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016507
- http://www.osvdb.org/28594
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/440132/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18998
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27749
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2030
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:minibb:forum:1.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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