How severe is CVE-2006-7208?

CVE-2006-7208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-7208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7208?

CVE-2006-7208 primarily affects Adam Van Dongen Com Forum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7208?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-7208 published?

CVE-2006-7208 was published on 2007-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7208

CVE-2006-7208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adam Van Dongen Com Forum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Adam Van Dongen Com Forum
Published: 2007-06-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in download.php in the Adam van Dongen Forum (com_forum) component (aka phpBB component) 1.2.4RC3 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7208?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in download.php in the Adam van Dongen Forum (com_forum) component (aka phpBB component) 1.2.4RC3 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.
How severe is CVE-2006-7208?: CVE-2006-7208 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-7208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7208?: CVE-2006-7208 primarily affects Adam Van Dongen Com Forum. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-7208 published?: CVE-2006-7208 was published on 2007-06-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adam_van_dongen:com_forum:1.2.4rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adam_van_dongen:phpbb_component:1.2.4rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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