CVE-2007-4290

Description

Multiple PHP remote file inclusion vulnerabilities in Guestbook Script 1.9 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the script_root parameter to (1) delete.php, (2) edit.php, or (3) inc/common.inc.php; or (4) database.php, (5) entries.php, (6) index.php, (7) logout.php, or (8) settings.php in admin/. NOTE: a third party disputes this vulnerability, noting that these scripts defend against direct requests

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.97% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory securityreason.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35876 vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2988 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/475854/100/0/threaded mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476010/100/0/threaded mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4290?
CVE-2007-4290 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2007-4290?
To fix CVE-2007-4290, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2007-4290 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2007-4290 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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