How severe is CVE-2007-1018?

CVE-2007-1018 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1018 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1018?

CVE-2007-1018 affects Virtualsystem Vs-news-system. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1018?

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

When was CVE-2007-1018 published?

CVE-2007-1018 was published on 2007-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1018

CVE-2007-1018 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Virtualsystem Vs-news-system with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Virtualsystem Vs-news-system
Published: 2007-02-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tpl/header.php in VirtualSystem VS-News-System 1.2.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsordner parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1018?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in tpl/header.php in VirtualSystem VS-News-System 1.2.1 and earlier, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the newsordner parameter. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-1018?: CVE-2007-1018 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1018 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1018?: CVE-2007-1018 affects Virtualsystem Vs-news-system. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1018?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1018 published?: CVE-2007-1018 was published on 2007-02-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:virtualsystem:vs-news-system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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