CVE-2006-7090: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpbb_security.php in phpBB Security 1.0.1 and earlier allows remot

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-7090?

phpbb security: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-7090 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7090 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-2006-7090 affect?

CVE-2006-7090 affects phpbb security. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpbb_security.php in phpBB Security 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the php_root_path parameter.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-7090?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 6.8UPGRADE

CVE-2006-7090 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting phpbb security. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpbb_security.php in phpBB Security 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the php_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-94
Published	2007-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: phpbb security

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-02 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

phpbb security phpbb security UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade phpbb-security

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-2006-7090?

phpbb security: upgrade to newer than 1.0.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-7090 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7090 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-2006-7090 affect?

CVE-2006-7090 affects phpbb security. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in phpbb_security.php in phpBB Security 1.0.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the php_root_path parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-7090?

Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference

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