Is CVE-2006-7148 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-7148, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-7148 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-7148 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-7148?

CVE-2006-7148 has a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2006-7148

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 7, 2007· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/bb_usage_stats.php in maluinfo 206.2.38 for Brazilian PHPBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: this might be the same issues as CVE-2006-4893.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-7148 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-2006-7148. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.