UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2006-10-17

CVE-2006-5312

phpbb ajax_shoutbox Security Advisory (CVE-2006-5312)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2006-5312 impacting phpbb ajax_shoutbox. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutbox.php in the Ajax Shoutbox 0.0.5 and earlier module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product phpbb / ajax_shoutbox
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration NVD-CWE-Other

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2006-5312 impacting phpbb ajax_shoutbox.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2006-5312.yaml
id: cve-2006-5312

info:
  name: phpbb ajax_shoutbox - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2006-5312 affecting phpbb ajax_shoutbox.
    Evaluation: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in shoutbox.php in the Ajax Shoutbox 0.0.5 and earlier module for phpBB allows remote attackers to execute arb...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2006-5312
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2006-5312
    cwe-id: NVD-CWE-Other
  tags: cve,cve-2006-5312,phpbb,ajax_shoutbox,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "ajax_shoutbox"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2006-5312.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2006-5312
# Target: phpbb ajax_shoutbox | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2006-5312 (phpbb ajax_shoutbox)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against phpbb ajax_shoutbox scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2006-5312.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2006-5312
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install ajax_shoutbox 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade ajax_shoutbox 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update ajax_shoutbox

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i ajax_shoutbox 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i ajax_shoutbox

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2006-5312 in phpbb ajax_shoutbox?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update phpbb ajax_shoutbox packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2006-5312?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2006-5312?

CVE-2006-5312 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2006-5312
Weakness NVD-CWE-Other
Vendor phpbb
Product ajax_shoutbox
Published 2006-10-17
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P