CVE-2006-4779: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Vitrax Premodded phpBB 1.0.6-R3 an

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4779?

vitrax premodded phpbb: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6_r3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4779 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4779 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-2006-4779 affect?

CVE-2006-4779 affects vitrax premodded phpbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Vitrax Premodded phpBB 1.0.6-R3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4779?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4779 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting vitrax premodded 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/functions_portal.php in Vitrax Premodded phpBB 1.0.6-R3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.0% (top 13%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-14
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

2006-09-14 10:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbb group vitrax premodded phpbb UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.6_r3

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.6_r3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy vitrax-premodded-phpbb || rpm -q vitrax-premodded-phpbb || vitrax-premodded-phpbb --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.6_r3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade vitrax-premodded-phpbb

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade vitrax-premodded-phpbb

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: Vitrax Pre-modded 1.0.6-r3 - Remote File Inclusion

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4779?

vitrax premodded phpbb: upgrade to newer than 1.0.6_r3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4779 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4779 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-2006-4779 affect?

CVE-2006-4779 affects vitrax premodded phpbb. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_portal.php in Vitrax Premodded phpBB 1.0.6-R3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-4779?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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