HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-2361
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CVE-2006-2361

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 15, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in pafiledb_constants.php in Download Manager (mxBB pafiledb) integration, as used with phpBB, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the module_root_path parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-2361 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-2361. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

mxbb1 product(s)
mxbb portal
php_arena1 product(s)
pafiledb
Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20062
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/20062

All References (12)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/20062Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.osvdb.org/25507
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17930Exploit
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1776
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26496
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1774
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/20062Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.osvdb.org/25507
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17930Exploit
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1776
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26496
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1774

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-2361
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 15, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-2361 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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