# CVE-2006-5390: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions\_mod\_user.php in the ACP User Registration (MMW) 1.00 module for phpBB allows r

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-10-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/functions_mod_user.php in the ACP User Registration (MMW) 1.00 module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

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## References

- http://www.phpbb.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=2504370#2504370
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2551
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22436
- http://www.osvdb.org/29734
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20558
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29571

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