CVE-2006-7208: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in download.php in the Adam van Dongen Forum (com_forum) component (ak

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MEDIUM 6.8DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7208 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting com forum, phpbb component. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in download.php in the Adam van Dongen Forum (com_forum) component (aka phpBB component) 1.2.4RC3 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.8 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.1% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2007-06-26
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: adam van dongen

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

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Timeline

2007-06-26 23:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adam van dongen com forum DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.4rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.4rc3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.4rc3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison com-forum sudo apt install com-forum=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.4rc3> sudo apt-mark hold com-forum

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

dnf --showduplicates list com-forum sudo dnf downgrade com-forum-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.4rc3> sudo dnf versionlock add com-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.

adam van dongen phpbb component DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.4rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.4rc3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.4rc3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison phpbb-component sudo apt install phpbb-component=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.4rc3> sudo apt-mark hold phpbb-component

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

dnf --showduplicates list phpbb-component sudo dnf downgrade phpbb-component-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.4rc3> sudo dnf versionlock add phpbb-component

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.

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: Mambo Component com_forum 1.2.4RC3 - Remote File Inclusion

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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-2006-7208?

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

Is CVE-2006-7208 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7208 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-2006-7208 affect?

CVE-2006-7208 affects com forum, phpbb component. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in download.php in the Adam van Dongen Forum (com_forum) component (aka phpBB component) 1.2.4RC3 and earlier for Mambo allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_roo

How urgent is CVE-2006-7208?

Priority 52/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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