CVE-2006-7153: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in MiniBB Forum 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbi

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7153 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting forum. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in MiniBB Forum 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the pathToFiles parameter.

Why this priority

Critical severity

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: minibb

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-07 20:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

minibb forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy forum || rpm -q forum || forum --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison forum sudo apt install forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo apt-mark hold forum

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list forum sudo dnf downgrade forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_2> sudo dnf versionlock add forum

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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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-2006-7153?

forum: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-7153 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7153 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-2006-7153 affect?

CVE-2006-7153 affects forum. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in index.php in MiniBB Forum 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a URL in the pathToFiles parameter.

How urgent is CVE-2006-7153?

Priority 57/100. Critical severity

Software pages

PHP vulnerabilities

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