CVE-2007-0609

CVE-2007-0609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Advanced Guestbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Guestbook 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass .htaccess settings, and execute arbitrary PHP local files or read arbitrary local templates, via a .. (dot dot) in a lang cookie, followed by a filename without its .php extension, as demonstrated via a request to index.php.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0609?
Directory traversal vulnerability in Advanced Guestbook 2.4.2 allows remote attackers to bypass .htaccess settings, and execute arbitrary PHP local files or read arbitrary local templates, via a .. (dot dot) in a lang cookie, followed by a filename without its .php extension, as demonstrated via a request to index.php.
How severe is CVE-2007-0609?
CVE-2007-0609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0609 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0609?
CVE-2007-0609 affects Advanced Guestbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0609?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0609 published?
CVE-2007-0609 was published on 2007-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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