CVE-2006-2151: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globa

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-2151?

phpbb toplist: upgrade to newer than 1.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-2151 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2151 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-2151 affect?

CVE-2006-2151 affects phpbb toplist. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-2151?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-2151 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpbb toplist. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	11.2% (top 4%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-03
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb group

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-03 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbb group phpbb toplist UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.3.8

Fixed in: newer than 1.3.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy phpbb-toplist || rpm -q phpbb-toplist || phpbb-toplist --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.3.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade phpbb-toplist

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpbb-toplist

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: TopList 1.3.8 - 'phpBB Hack' Remote File Inclusion (1)
Exploit-DB: TopList 1.3.8 - 'phpBB Hack' Remote File Inclusion (2)

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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-2006-2151?

phpbb toplist: upgrade to newer than 1.3.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2151 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2151 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-2006-2151 affect?

CVE-2006-2151 affects phpbb toplist. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in toplist.php in phpBB TopList 1.3.8 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files via the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2151?

Priority 55/100. High severity; EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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