How severe is CVE-2007-1695?

CVE-2007-1695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1695?

CVE-2007-1695 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1695?

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-2007-1695 published?

CVE-2007-1695 was published on 2007-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1695

CVE-2007-1695 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Phpbb Group Phpbb with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Phpbb Group Phpbb
Published: 2007-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/usercp_register.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third-party researchers, stating that the file checks for a global constant and cannot be accessed directly

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1695?: PHP remote file inclusion vulnerability in includes/usercp_register.php in phpBB 2.0.19 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code via a URL in the phpbb_root_path parameter. NOTE: this issue has been disputed by third-party researchers, stating that the file checks for a global constant and cannot be accessed directly
How severe is CVE-2007-1695?: CVE-2007-1695 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1695?: CVE-2007-1695 affects Phpbb Group Phpbb. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1695?: 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-2007-1695 published?: CVE-2007-1695 was published on 2007-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:phpbb_group:phpbb:2.0.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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