HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-7156
CRITICALPOC

CVE-2006-7156

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

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in addon_keywords.php in Keyword Replacer (keyword_replacer) 1.0 and earlier, a module for miniBB, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the pathToFiles parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-7156 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-2006-7156. 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

minibb1 product(s)
keyword replacer
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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

PATCHhttp://www.osvdb.org/29709
PATCHhttp://www.osvdb.org/29709
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/22401
ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/22401

All References (12)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/22401Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001411.htmlExploit
→
http://www.osvdb.org/29709Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20492
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4026
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2528
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/22401Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001411.htmlExploit
→
http://www.osvdb.org/29709Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20492
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4026
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2528

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-7156
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 7, 2007

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-7156 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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