CVE-2006-4893: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bb_usage_stats/includes/bb_usage_stats.php in phpBB XS 0.58 and ear

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-4893?

phpbb xs: upgrade to newer than 0.58. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-4893 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4893 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-2006-4893 affect?

CVE-2006-4893 affects phpbb xs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bb_usage_stats/includes/bb_usage_stats.php in phpBB XS 0.58 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter, a different vector than CVE

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-4893?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

This month

HIGH 7.5UPGRADE

CVE-2006-4893 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting phpbb xs. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bb_usage_stats/includes/bb_usage_stats.php in phpBB XS 0.58 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter, a different vector than CVE-2006-4780.

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	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-09-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb xs

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-09-19 22:07 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:29 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbb xs phpbb xs UPGRADE

Affected: <= 0.58

Fixed in: newer than 0.58

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 0.58 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpbb-xs

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-4893?

phpbb xs: upgrade to newer than 0.58. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-4893 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4893 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-2006-4893 affect?

CVE-2006-4893 affects phpbb xs. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in bb_usage_stats/includes/bb_usage_stats.php in phpBB XS 0.58 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter, a different vector than CVE

How urgent is CVE-2006-4893?

Priority 53/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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