CVE-2007-1697

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in header.inc.php in Philex 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the…

published March 27, 2007

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.5th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
—
EPSS
73%
Percentile
99.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky remote file inclusion vulnerability in Philex could let attackers execute PHP code with just a crafted URL! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a customer can send in a recipe and have it cooked without any checks — that could lead to some disastrous dishes! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, executing arbitrary PHP code. This could lead to sensitive data leakage, unauthorized changes, or even total server compromise, which is absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where a customer can send in a recipe and have it cooked without any checks — that could lead to some disastrous dishes! This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious PHP code via the CssFile parameter in header.inc.php, enabling remote code execution on the Philex server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over the server, executing arbitrary PHP code. This could lead to sensitive data leakage, unauthorized changes, or even total server compromise, which is absolutely devastating! Upgrade Philex to a version later than 0.2.3 to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, validate and sanitize user input for parameters like CssFile to prevent remote code execution. Don't forget to audit your code for other potential security flaws! You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and keep those kitchen disasters at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.73005 · 99.5th percentile
Published
2007-03-27T01:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 MAR 01:00Z
    PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in header.inc.php in Philex 0.2.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the…
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