CVE-2006-7174

CVE-2006-7174 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Dimension with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in the Dimension module of phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: this may be the same issue as CVE-2006-5235.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7174?
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions.php in the Dimension module of phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: this may be the same issue as CVE-2006-5235.
How severe is CVE-2006-7174?
CVE-2006-7174 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-7174 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7174?
CVE-2006-7174 affects Phpbb Dimension. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7174?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-7174 published?
CVE-2006-7174 was published on 2007-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)