PatchTheCVECVE-2006-2134: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /includes/kb_constants.php in Knowledge Base Mod for PHPbb 2.0.2 an
CVE-2006-2134 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting phpbb. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /includes/kb_constants.php in Knowledge Base Mod for PHPbb 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.
Why this priority
- EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.1 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 9.7% (top 4%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-05-02 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-2134?
phpbb: upgrade to newer than 2.0.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-2134 being exploited?
CVE-2006-2134 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2006-2134 affect?
CVE-2006-2134 affects phpbb. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in /includes/kb_constants.php in Knowledge Base Mod for PHPbb 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.
How urgent is CVE-2006-2134?
Priority 47/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
Software pages
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