How severe is CVE-2007-0205?

CVE-2007-0205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2007-0205 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0205?

CVE-2007-0205 primarily affects Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0205?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-0205 published?

CVE-2007-0205 was published on 2007-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0205

CVE-2007-0205 is a high-severity vulnerability in Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-22
Affected product: Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook
Published: 2007-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/skins.php for @lex Guestbook 4.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via ".." sequences in the (1) aj_skin and (2) skin_edit parameters. NOTE: this can be leveraged for file inclusion by creating a skin file in the lang directory, then referencing that file via the lang parameter to index.php, which passes a sanity check in livre_include.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0205?: Directory traversal vulnerability in admin/skins.php for @lex Guestbook 4.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to create files in arbitrary directories via ".." sequences in the (1) aj_skin and (2) skin_edit parameters. NOTE: this can be leveraged for file inclusion by creating a skin file in the lang directory, then referencing that file via the lang parameter to index.php, which passes a sanity check in livre_include.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-0205?: CVE-2007-0205 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2007-0205 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0205?: CVE-2007-0205 primarily affects Alexphpteam Alex Guestbook. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0205?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-0205 published?: CVE-2007-0205 was published on 2007-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:alexphpteam:alex_guestbook:3.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alexphpteam:alex_guestbook:3.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alexphpteam:alex_guestbook:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alexphpteam:alex_guestbook:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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