How severe is CVE-2007-0689?

CVE-2007-0689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-0689 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-0689?

CVE-2007-0689 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-0689?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-0689 published?

CVE-2007-0689 was published on 2007-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-0689

CVE-2007-0689 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mybb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mybb
Published: 2007-05-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MyBB 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the (1) action[] parameter to member.php, (2) imagehash[] parameter to captcha.php, and (3) a direct request to inc/datahandlers/event.php, which reveal the installation path in the resulting error message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0689?: MyBB 1.2.4 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via the (1) action[] parameter to member.php, (2) imagehash[] parameter to captcha.php, and (3) a direct request to inc/datahandlers/event.php, which reveal the installation path in the resulting error message.
How severe is CVE-2007-0689?: CVE-2007-0689 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0689 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0689?: CVE-2007-0689 affects Mybb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0689?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0689 published?: CVE-2007-0689 was published on 2007-05-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mybb:mybb:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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